cosmolabe
The cosmolabe was an ancient astronomical instrument resembling the astrolabe, formerly used for measuring the angles between heavenly bodies. It is also called pantacosm. Jacques Besson also uses this name, or universal instrument, for his invention described in Le cosmolabe (1566), which could be used for astrometry, cartography, navigation, and surveying. • Illustration — Fully Assembled Cosmolabe by Jacques Besson, 1566 • Illustration — Cosmolabe, 16th century • Illustration — Foot of a Cosmolabe by Jacques Besson, 1566 The Cosmolabe is a comprehensive and versatile astronomical instrument designed to perform a wide range of observations and calculations.
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The cosmolabe was an ancient astronomical instrument resembling the astrolabe, formerly used for measuring the angles between heavenly bodies. It is also called pantacosm. Jacques Besson also uses this name, or universal instrument, for his invention described in Le cosmolabe (1566), which could be used for astrometry, cartography, navigation, and surveying. • Illustration — Fully Assembled Cosmolabe by Jacques Besson, 1566 • Illustration — Cosmolabe, 16th century • Illustration — Foot of a Cosmolabe by Jacques Besson, 1566 The Cosmolabe is a comprehensive and versatile astronomical instrument designed to perform a wide range of observations and calculations.
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