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How Does The Astrolabe Work?

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SusieSuz
Astrolabes are astronomical instruments used to measure an objects altitude, changes in sun's path, sun declination and help sea Navigant's to find their latitude. Using the instrument, one could find the time of day after measuring the sun's altitude.
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The astrolabe is an ancient astronomical computer for solving problems relating to time and the position of the Sun and stars in the sky. To use an astrolabe, adjust the moveable components to a specific date and time. Once set, the entire sky, both visible and invisible, is represented on the face of the instrument.
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