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Legend has it that the Nocturnal Astrolabe was invented by Raimund Lill to administer doses of medicine to patients during the night
Crafted of brass comes complete with wood base and display hook
living room
The compass needle rides over a lovely compass rose and is framed in a ring divided into 360 degrees
Available in larger version with brass base as well
Planisferic Astrolabe Sundial Legend has it that theThe astrolabe is an astronomical calculating device used from ancient times into the eighteenth century. The name astrolabe comes from the Greek word for star astro and the Greek word Labio meaning that which seeks. Measuring the height of a star using the back of the instrument, and knowing the latitude, one could find the time of night and the position of other stars. It may also be used for determining the time of day, or height of objects. The
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