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1. Astrolabe History

   Get the history of this ancient instrument used to solve problems dealing with the positions of objects in astronomy.

   http://www.saundersandcooke.com/history.html

   
   

2. Astrolabe, The

   Provides photographs, diagrams, and the history of the astrolabe, an instrument used by early astronomers for solving problems relating to time and the position of the stars.

   http://www.astrolabes.org/

   
   

3. Clockworks: Astrolabe

   Learn about this early handheld analog computer also known as the star grasper. Includes info on how to tell time with the astrolabe.

   http://www.britannica.com/clockworks/astrolabe.html

   
   

4. Marine Navigation in the Age of Exploration

   Learn how explorers used a quadrant, astrolabe, octant, and chronometer to observe the position of the sun and stars so they could determine their ships' latitude and longitude positions. Find out what navigational tools we use today.

   http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/exhibit/interactives/spain/launchWin.htm

   
   

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