Rojas' Astrolabe Compass It is fashioned of brass

It is fashioned of brass and comes complete with wooden stand and booklets explaining its use and historical context

there is a sundial of folding gnomon

Both functional and decorative this item will make an ideal gift for a boating enthusiast or grace any coastal decorative theme

Portable universal (all latitudes) sundial

This beautiful desktop replica is fashioned of brass and features a wooden base with a hook

Rojas' Astrolabe Compass It is fashioned of brassThe astrolabe is an astronomical calculating device used from ancient times into the eighteenth century. Handcrafted in brass. Beautifully made working reproduction Rojas astrolabe. The astrolabe reached the peak of its popularity in the 16th century. The Spanish astronomer and mathematician Juan de Rojas presented to the European public the Orthographic Projection (1550). This projection was successfully applied in a new type of astrolabe that