Miniature Nautical Astrolabe - Desk Model Scientific It draws on the intimate

It draws on the intimate association with the rotation of the moon

Our lovely stereoscope comes complete with 16 photo cards and a booklet of instruction and historical context

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This projection was successfully applied in a new type of astrolabe that offered remarkable advantages over its predecessors because it could be used in any Northern latitude

Miniature Nautical Astrolabe - Desk Model Scientific It draws on the intimateMiniature nautical astrolabe. Was used for calculating latitude using Suns altitude. Scale reduced. This instrument is a replica of the Nautical Astrolabe of the "Valance", which is placed in the Kensington Museum and belonged to the Army of Philipe II (16th century). The nautical astrolabe is simplified to measure the altitude of the stars for purposes of navigation. It's heavier construction from those used on land was to compensate for the movement