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Why is astrolabe called astrolabe?
"Astr" is from the word for "star" and "labe" is from the word "to take". It is an instrument used to take the positions of celestial bodies, hence its label as "star-taker".
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What is an astrolabe?
is a historical astronomicalinstrument used by astronomers, navigators, and astrologers. Its many uses include locating and predicting the positions of the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars; determining...
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What is an astrolabe and what did they do?
An astrolabe is a tool used for navigation by sailors at sea. It can be used to find one's latitude by looking at the north star, and general location. The astrolabe finds the angle between the...
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Who invented astrolabe?
Jean Fusoris of France or Hipparchus or Hypatia...I really don't know....
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What is the definitions of astrolabe?
an instrument formerly used to measure the altitude of stars and planets [Greek astron star + lambanein to take]
An ancient instrument used widely in medieval times by navigators and astronomers to...