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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
It is a sundial (the string will mark it with its shadow) with a compass for orienteering for correct measuring the solar time
This beautiful compass is crafted from a wooden base with brass top and cover
Fashioned of brass and wood featuring a compass embedded in the base
Miniature Astrolabe Optical Toy Legend has it that theMiniature of classic European astrolabe. Set for 41 lat. Scale significantly reduced (very complex instrument in this size could be used to learned its parts and basis of use. A real expert could play more). Astrolabes date from the time of Ptolemy and the name in Greek means "Star Searcher." It is a tool for astronomers, astrologers, and surveyors widely used until the 17th century. This beautifully crafted instrument of brass with companion wood