Astrolabe. (Updated over a year ago)

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UMAYYAD Anonymous (661 - 1031): An Astrolabe is a vertical angle measuring device. Brought from Spain to Krakow in the 15th century. Used by Nicolaus Copernicus (Polish astronomer 1473-1543).

Tags: applied arts , islamic , medieval , umayyad

Added to CSU World Image Archive on October 28, 2007.

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