The first type, known as a planispheric astrolabe, helped astronomers calculate the positions of celestial objects. All early astrolabes were of the planispheric sort until seafaring folks saw how ...

The identification of an eleventh-century Islamic astrolabe bearing both Arabic and Hebrew inscriptions makes it one of the oldest examples ever discovered and one of only a handful known in the ...

And watching someone recreate the feat, such as by building an astrolabe by hand, can be very appealing too. The astrolabe is an ancient astronomical tool of incredible versatility, allowing the ...

Take a look at the Early Access Launch Trailer for Aloft, an early-access survival crafting adventure game developed by Astrolabe Interactive. Players will build to their heart's desire atop ...

Astrolabe Interactive has poured years of refinement ... for family gaming or those seeking a gentler adventure. As an early-access title, Aloft shows great promise but feels somewhat limited ...

This early Islamic period is sometimes called the ... Islamic astronomers improved the astrolabe which was a device that allowed travellers to find their way, a bit like a compass.