Astrolabe

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What is an astrolabe and how do I make one?

Astrolabe

An Astrolabe is a scientific instrument used to measure altitude, including the height of objects. It is commonly used to find sunrise/sunset times and celestial positions. You can make your own simple astrolabe by following the link above.

   

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