Arsenius Astrolabe “MB 97” (ca. 1550)
Brass instrument, weight approx. 800 g, diameter 157 mm
A replica after plans from the renowned Swiss astrolabe-maker Martin Brunold. This instrument is made in the style of Gualterus Arsenius, who worked in Louvain from 1557 to 1575. Flemish rete with positions of 37 stars and ecliptic/calendar circle.
Arsenius Astrolabe “MB 97” (ca. 1550)
Brass instrument, weight approx. 800 g, diameter 157 mm
3 tympans for the latitudes 39°, 42°, 45°, 48°, 51° and 54°, each with 3° almucantars, 5° lines of azimuth, unequal hours and scales showing astrological houses. Double rule with sights and declination scale.
Arsenius Astrolabe “MB 97” (ca. 1550)
Brass instrument, weight approx. 800 g, diameter 157 mm
Reverse as universal astrolabe with 2.5° Azarchel projection and positions of 25 stars. Above this, horizon with zenith rule and angled pointer.