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Written by: Samuel KhalilContributing Writer · Manuscripts & Rare Books
Science & Popular Culture · Catalogue no. 243106
Various MakersAstrolabe manuscript in 16th century
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byWikimedia Commons
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This 16th century manuscript shows astronomers working with an armillary sphere to create charts of the stars which were then turned into astrolobes.
| Artist / Maker | Various Makers |
|---|---|
| Date | 2024-01-20 15:42:18 |
| Culture / Origin | Astrolabes |
| Dimensions | 3000×4000 px (digital) |
| Department | science-popular-culture |
| Type | Manuscript painting |
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Image & data: Wikimedia Commons · Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Wee Hong.
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