Astrolabe and Antiquity: a Short History of the Astrolabe

The Astrolabe is an astronomical measuring device that was developed and improved by a number of former civilizations. The device was used to navigate on land and sea, as well as to set the time. The author gives a historical narrative of this unique instrument, that was used by major civilizations, and provides insights from the various historical literary references made to this wonder of antiquity.

The short history goes through the many historical references to this intriguing device as well as describing how it has been used through the centuries