This nautical astrolabe is made of brass and is intended for display purposes. It is approximately 8" high and 5" wide. The 5 removable plates used in the astrolabe are roughly 4.5" across. It can be hung on a wall by using the hanger loop on top. This astrolabe is a heavy display item.
An astrolabe was a nautical navigational tool used by ships to determine the time and their placement in the ocean. It acts as a sort of astronomical computer with the help of the sun, stars, moon and sky.
