Astrolabes

/ˈæstrəˌleɪbz/ noun

Definition

Plural of astrolabe; multiple ancient or medieval instruments used for astronomical measurement and navigation.

Etymology

Plural form of astrolabe, from Arabic 'asṭurlāb' (star-taker). The plural form appears frequently in historical inventories and scholarly texts from the 12th century onward.

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Museums display collections of ornate astrolabes decorated with beautiful engravings, and each one represents hundreds of hours of handcrafted precision—these weren't mass-produced tools but artisanal masterpieces!

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