This volume presents a detailed history of the astrolable as well as a complete and spectacularly illustrated catalogue of 34 astrolabes and related devices. Full bibliography and index. 365 illustrations (281 b/w and 84 full color).
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"...the most comprehensive survey of astrolabes in the Eastern and Western worlds to be published for many years." -- Horological Journal
"This lavish and scholarly work stands by itself as a compendium on the design of astrolabes and their place in history." -- Sky and Telescope
"This lavish and scholarly work stands by itself as a compendium on the design of astrolabes and their place in history." -- Sky and Telescope
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After reading History at Oxford, Anthony Turner concentrated on research in the fields of early scientific instruments, clocks and watches, and the social history of science. He has worked in several museums in Great Britain and is the author of a number of books and articles including The Clockwork of the Heavens (1973); Scientific Instruments (1985); Science and Music in 18th century Bath (1977). When not engaged in historical research, he organizes eshibitions and is a partner in an antiquarian book business based in Greenwich, England. He has lived in France since 1979.
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This review is from: Time Museum Catalogue of the Collection: Time Measuring Instruments, Part 1 : Astrolabes, Astrolabe Related Instruments (Hardcover)
If you buy only one book on astrolabes, this should be the one. The stated purpose of this book is to record the astrolabes in the collection of the Time Museum but it is far, far more. It is a wonderful book, beautifully presented and has by far the best historical section of any modern reference.
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The astrolabe is an astronomical model, usually portable, which represents a part of the celestial sphere in relation to the earth and, by simulating the apparent movement of the stars around the celestial pole, makes possible the mechanical solution of various astrological and astronomical problems. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
double shadow square, linear astrolabe, rete design, lamina universal, universal astrolabe, spherical astrolabe, zodiacal calendar, surviving astrolabes, astrolabe plate, planispheric astrolabe, latitude plate, anaphoric clock, universal projection, horizontal instrument, star pointers, sine graph, unequal hours, suspension ring, ecliptic circle, calendar scale, hour scale, instruments scientifiques, suspension mount, azimuth lines, suspension piece Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
British Library, Brass Diameter, Gemma Frisius, National Maritime Museum, Christian Europe, Astrolabe Quadrants, Middle Ages, British Museum, Georg Hartmann, Gualterus Arsenius, Libros del Saber, Robert of Chester, Bodleian Library, Elias Allen, Hans Dorn, Adler Planetarium, Albert Museum, Astrological Astrolabes, Horizontal Instruments, Jean Fusoris, Peter Apian, Alain Brieux, Germanisches National Museum, Jacques Bassentin, John Aubrey New!
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The astrolabe is an astronomical model, usually portable, which represents a part of the celestial sphere in relation to the earth and, by simulating the apparent movement of the stars around the celestial pole, makes possible the mechanical solution of various astrological and astronomical problems. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
double shadow square, linear astrolabe, rete design, lamina universal, universal astrolabe, spherical astrolabe, zodiacal calendar, surviving astrolabes, astrolabe plate, planispheric astrolabe, latitude plate, anaphoric clock, universal projection, horizontal instrument, star pointers, sine graph, unequal hours, suspension ring, ecliptic circle, calendar scale, hour scale, instruments scientifiques, suspension mount, azimuth lines, suspension piece Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
British Library, Brass Diameter, Gemma Frisius, National Maritime Museum, Christian Europe, Astrolabe Quadrants, Middle Ages, British Museum, Georg Hartmann, Gualterus Arsenius, Libros del Saber, Robert of Chester, Bodleian Library, Elias Allen, Hans Dorn, Adler Planetarium, Albert Museum, Astrological Astrolabes, Horizontal Instruments, Jean Fusoris, Peter Apian, Alain Brieux, Germanisches National Museum, Jacques Bassentin, John Aubrey New!
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- Michael Scot by Lynn Thorndike on page 2, and Back Matter
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