Astrolabe

This instrument is a replica of an astrolabe dated 1548 by Georgius Hartmann (AST0568), who worked in Nuremberg during the first quarter of the 16th century. One of the vanes is bent. It has a wooden case with a brass handle and green velvet lining.

Object Details

ID: AST0603
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments
Type: Astrolabe
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Lucas-Dean, R.
Date made: 1979
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 8 x 157 mm
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