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Make your own astrolabe - 1. Introduction
Make your own astrolabe - 1. Introduction - In-The-Sky.org
Make your own astrolabe - 1. Introduction
Make your own astrolabe - 1. Introduction - In-The-Sky.org
Make your own astrolabe - 1. Introduction
Make your own astrolabe - 1. Introduction - In-The-Sky.org
Make your own astrolabe - 1. Introduction
Make your own astrolabe - 1. Introduction - In-The-Sky.org
Make your own astrolabe - 1. Introduction
Make your own astrolabe - 1. Introduction - In-The-Sky.org
Make your own astrolabe - 1. Introduction
Make your own astrolabe - 1. Introduction - In-The-Sky.org
Make your own astrolabe - 1. Introduction
The Astrolabe: How to Make One and Understanding Its Use
Depiction of Amerigo Vespucci finding the Southern Cross constellation with an "astrolabium".
The Astrolabe: How to Make One and Understanding Its Use
My son is viewing Polaris from our window.
The Astrolabe: How to Make One and Understanding Its Use
The astrolabe has been used by mariner's for centuries. Although its use has largely fallen by the wayside due the development of more sophisticated instruments such as telescopes and GPS, it is still an instrument worthy of study. Build your own simple astrolabe to determine your latitude as did the ancient sailors or use it in conjunction with trigonometry to determine the height of a very tall object!
The Astrolabe: How to Make One and Understanding Its Use
Line art drawing of astrolabe.
The Astrolabe: How to Make One and Understanding Its Use
Materials required for a simple astrolabe.