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Astrolabe

The astrolabe (ἀστρολάβος) is an instrument used to observe celestial bodies and draw up horoscopes. It is often similar to an armillary sphere. The astrologer, informed of the day, hour, and moment of birth of the person consulting him, sets the instrument to reflect the positions of the celestial bodies at that time and draws … Read more