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The astrolabe was discovered during an excavation of the House of Agnes, a 17th century inn located between London and Canterbury.
14th century astrolabe brings record price
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007/03/30 - 11:57.
1301 CE to 1400 CE | Astrology and Astronomy | BBC News | English | General Science
A rare 14th century astrolade quadrant has been auctioned off to an anonymous bidder for UK£138,000. The instrument was crafted of brass in 1388 and was used "for telling time, mapping the stars and taking measurements."
