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Parts of the Astrolabe:
The Rete

The rete of the astrolabe, removed in order to better show the star points and celestial circles. The center hole enables the rete to rotate around a bolt, thereby mimicking the rotation of the stars around the North Pole.


Inv Number: DW0594
Date: second half of 16th century?
Maker: French

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