The Astrolabe
Details about the astrolabe
Definition
An astrolabe is an elaborate inclinometer, historically used by astronomers, navigators, and astrologers.
How It Was Used
Its many uses include locating and predicting the positions of the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars, determining local time given local latitude and vice-versa, surveying, triangulation, and to cast horoscopes.
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