Astrolabe after 1796

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This brass astrolabe, a portable instrument used for astronomical calculations, dates from after 1796. It features a circular, engraved design of the constellations and a central pointer. Its intricate details and antique finish make it a fascinating artifact of scientific history, and its size and portability suggest it was likely used for navigation and other practical applications. It is currently in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.