Western Astrolabes Vol. I : Historic Scientific Instruments of the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum, Volume I

Webster, Roderick S., Webster, Marjorie K.

ISBN 10: 1891220012 / ISBN 13: 9781891220012

Editore: Adler Planetarium, Astronomy, 2007

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The Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum in Chicago is home to one of the world's three or four great collections of astrolabes. In this volume Roderick and Marjorie Webster, Adler Curators Emeriti, present the Western astrolabes from the Adler's collection. The earliest of these instruments dates from the thirteenth century; others are from the workshops of the greatest craftsmen of the Renaissance. All are described here and illustrated with photographs showing the front, the back, and additional details such as the maker's signature. Introductory essays by the Websters and Sara Schechner Genuth explain the use of the astrolabe and its role in cultural and social history, while the appendices and bibliography provide information essential to the specialist.

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Titolo: Western Astrolabes Vol. I : Historic ...
Casa editrice: Adler Planetarium, Astronomy
Data di pubblicazione: 2007
Legatura: Rilegato
Condizione: Very Good