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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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Who invented the astrolabe?
Jean Fusoris of France
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What did the astrolabe do?
Many instruments have been called 'astrolabes' through the centuries. The name comes from the Greek meaning 'star taker'. The instrument that is most commonly referred to by the name astrolabe is...
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How astrolabe works?
The astrolabe was used by the ancients ( III siecle B.C. in Greece) for observing the relative positions and altitudes of celestial bodies. In the Middle Age it become a navigational instrument by...