Planispheric Astrolabe. Dimensions: H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)W. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)D. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm). Maker: Muhammad Zaman al-Munajjim al-Asturlabi (active 1643-89). Date: dated A.H. 1065/ A.D. 1654-55.Astrolabes of this size were not precise enough for astronomical observations, but served well for telling time, and astrologers could use them to determine the position of a planet relative to the different astrological houses. The intricate calligraphic faceplate of this example is typical of Safavid-period astrolabes; it reads: "In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate" (bismallah al-Rahman al-Rahim). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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Planispheric Astrolabe. Dimensions: H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)W. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)D. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm). Maker: Muhammad Zaman al-Munajjim al-Asturlabi (active 1643-89). Date: dated A.H. 1065/ A.D. 1654-55.Astrolabes of this size were not precise enough for astronomical observations, but served well for telling time, and astrologers could use them to determine the position of a planet relative to the different astrological houses. The intricate calligraphic faceplate of this example is typical of Safavid-period astrolabes; it reads: "In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate" (bismallah al-Rahman al-Rahim). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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