Spherical Brass Astrolabe Vintage Decoration Astronomy A Wooden Tripod Gifts

  
Spherical Brass Astrolabe Vintage Decoration Astronomy A Wooden Tripod Gifts. An astrolabe is a measuring instrument used in astronomy and navigation from ancient times to the beginning of the 18th century, used to determine the position of celestial bodies above the horizon and to determine your own position. They were used by, among others Copernicus, Galileo, Heweliusz and thousands of sailors lost in the seas and oceans. The era of the astrolabe ended only with the introduction of the sextant. The astrolabe remains a symbol of faith in progress, science and technology. At the same time, it expresses the human longing for what has passed, for a certain lifestyle, for journeys into the unknown, for adventures. It is a beautiful, atmospheric item. A great gift for an astronomer, a gift for an astronomy lover; a perfect gift for a sailor, a great gift for a sailor.

Dimensions: Height 93 cm (36.61 in), dia. 35cm (13.77 in) astrolabe; 50cm (19.68 in) leg spacing. Possibility to adjust the height of the tripod.