Islamic Cast Bronze Astrolabe With Five Celestial Globes Astronomical Instrument

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Islamic cast bronze Astrolabe with five celestial rolling globes.Antique Asian Islamic Persian astronomical instrument, originally a Hellenistic invention, were made … Read more Islamic cast bronze Astrolabe with five celestial rolling globes.Antique Asian Islamic Persian astronomical instrument, originally a Hellenistic invention, were made in order to solve complex astronomical problems, and give the bearer effectively a hand-held map of the universe.Also used by Hindu Indian Astrologues to calculate the horoscope.Large heavy antique cast bronze astrological celestial globe plaque featuring five globes that rolls to calculate astrological calculs.This scientific Islamic instrument is hand etched with one side with Hindu script and design and one the other side with Arabic Persian script, Arabic calligraphy and astrological signs.Please check detail photos of the planispheric disc with the 5 rolling spheres. Antique Islamic Metalwork Brass astrolabe Astronomical measuring Device with five celestial rolling globes.Origin: India or PersiaCirca: Late 19th Century.Large and heavy, comes with a long 27 inches chain.Dimensions: 15 in. diameter with to ring 21 in.
This instrument is finely engraved with a variety of measurements, maps, and decorative additions, with Arabic and Hindu inscriptions, figures depictions and geometric motifs.
Instruments such as these are keenly associated with the Islamic Golden age of scientific advancement and discovery, an age in which they became particular popular.An astrolabe is an ancient instrument used for solving problems related to astronomy, timekeeping.
* Astronomy: Astronomers could use an astrolabe to determine the altitude of stars and planets above the horizon, helping them make observations and predictions about celestial movements.
* Timekeeping: It could be used to determine the time of day, based on the position of the sun or stars.Astrolabes were highly versatile and were often used by scholars, sailors, and astronomers, representing a significant advancement in the understanding of the cosmos and practical tools in the ancient world.Islamic Golden Age: The astrolabe was greatly refined during the Islamic Golden Age (8th–13th centuries CE). Many of the astrolabes used today are based on innovations from Islamic astronomers. Notably, al-Fazari, a scholar in the 8th century, is often credited with creating a version of the astrolabe that could be used for more practical purposes, such as navigation and timekeeping. Another key figure is Ibn al-Shatir, an Islamic astronomer from the 14th century who made key improvements to the device. Islamic scholars were responsible for the key innovations that turned the astrolabe into a more accurate and versatile instrument, particularly for navigation and determining the time of prayer. They also improved its design, adding features like the "rete", which allowed for more precise readings of the stars. See less