Astrolabe of Prince 'Umar ibn Yusuf
Type:
Astronomical instruments
Date:
1291
Location or Findspot (Modern-Day Country):
Yemen
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
15.6 cm in diameter for the outer case
Description:
Astrolabes had almost countless uses, among them determining times, days, information about the zodiac, and locations/trajectories of particular stars. The particular astrolabe reproduced here is attributed to 'Umar ibn Yusuf, a prince of the Rasulid dynasty of Yemen. 'Umar was known for his scientific treatises.
Relevant Textbook Chapter(s):
9
