Ancient Greek astronomers and early Islamic scientists used astrolabes as mechanical computers to calculate time, determine ...

The astrolabe - or astronomical computer - is possibly the largest in existence and has never been exhibited before.

Astrolabe, an ancient astronomical tool, helped measure time, direction, and stars. Discover its meaning, origin, and role in ...

Sometimes a little modern technology can help turn up an ancient treasure — even if that technology is nothing more than a computer screen and a simple web search. That's what happened to Federica ...

A remarkable astrolabe showing academic collaboration between Muslims and Jews in 11th-century Spain has been fortuitously uncovered by a Cambridge University history lecturer. The discovery came last ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The astrolabe is an astronomical ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The astrolabe is an astronomical ...