Image 1 — [OC] A pocket astrolabe I have designed for one of my cousin for her birthday anniversary.
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[OC] A pocket astrolabe I have designed for one of my cousin for her birthday anniversary.

two weeks ago I posted on this subreddit a bigger astrolabe, this time I had fun designing a little pocket model, which is still fully functional as an astronomical tool.

I don't think one could make smaller wooden astrolabes than this, without sacrificing precision too much.

I also tried to build a little wooden box for better embellish this modest present.

My cousin has appreciated the design, and I briefly explained her how to use it with the sun. We got a measurement of the time off by just 6 minutes, which is considerable given the size of the instrument.

u/HS_illustrator — 13 hours ago

[OC] A pocket astrolabe I have designed for one of my cousin for her birthday anniversary.

two weeks ago I posted on this subreddit a bigger astrolabe, this time I had fun designing a little pocket model, which is still fully functional as an astronomical tool.

I don't think one could make smaller wooden astrolabes than this, without sacrificing precision too much.

I also tried to build a little wooden box for better embellish this modest present.

My cousin has appreciated the design, and I briefly explained her how to use it with the sun. We got a measurement of the time off by just 6 minutes, which is considerable given the size of the instrument.

u/HS_illustrator — 13 hours ago

Is this the smallest possible wooden astrolabe? I made this gift for my cousin.

Astrolabe's size: 10,5cm x 12,5cm (3.9 x 4.7 inches)

Hello everyone!

This is a pocket version of the wooden astrolabe I have shared with you the previous weekend.

To be fair I don't think I can produce astrolabes much smaller that this, its functionality is a bit crippled. At this point this is mostly an ornamental object.

With the excuse of making a gift por my cousin, I wanted to produce a cheaper and cuter version of my astrolabes.

u/HS_illustrator — 7 days ago

I made this little astronomical gift for my cousin.

Astrolabe's size: 10,5cm x 12,5cm (3.9 x 4.7 inches)

Hello everyone!

This is a pocket version of the wooden astrolabe I have shared with you the previous weekend.

To be fair I don't think I can produce astrolabes much smaller that this, its functionality is a bit crippled. At this point this is mostly an ornamental object.

With the excuse of making a gift por my cousin, I wanted to produce a cheaper and cuter version of my astrolabes.

u/HS_illustrator — 7 days ago

Probably the smallest wooden astrolabe ever.

Astrolabe's size: 10,5cm x 12,5cm (3.9 x 4.7 inches)

This is a pocket version of the wooden astrolabe I have shared with you the previous weekend.

To be fair I don't think I can produce astrolabes much smaller that this, its functionality is a bit crippled. At this point this is mostly an ornamental object.

With the excuse of making a gift por my cousin, I wanted to produce a cheaper and cuter version of my astrolabes.

u/HS_illustrator — 7 days ago
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[OC] This is my third attempt at producing a wooden astrolabe for my latitude, I'm eager to hear your criticisms!

As stated in the title, I've spent some part of my time designing an aestatically improved version of my wooden astrolabes, this time I have experimenting with two different colours of stain, to give the tool a more "edible" look.

The only part I'm not particularly proud of is how the little equation of time in the background turned out, despite it showing both components of the equation, it's look is a bit bulky in my opinion.

I've revised this element in the future versions of the astrolabe. The version available pubblically.

u/HS_illustrator — 14 days ago
▲ 107 r/spaceporn

[OC] I share with you my third attempt at producing a wooden astrolabe for my latitude, I'm eager to hear your criticisms!

As stated in the title, I've spent some part of my time designing an aestatically improved version of my wooden astrolabes, this time I have experimenting with two different colours of stain, to give the tool a more "edible" look.

The only part I'm not particularly proud of is how the little equation of time in the background turned out, despite it showing both components of the equation, it's look is a bit bulky in my opinion.

I've revised this element in the future versions of the astrolabe. The version available pubblically.

u/HS_illustrator — 14 days ago

[OC] I made a wooden astrolabe (a medieval astronomical tool), I'm eager to hear your criticisms!.

As stated in the title, I've spent some part of my time designing an aestatically improved version of my wooden astrolabes, this time I have experimenting with two different colours of stain, to give the tool a more "edible" look.

The only part I'm not particularly proud of is how the little equation of time in the background turned out, despite it showing both components of the equation, it's look is a bit bulky in my opinion.

I've revised this element in the future versions of the astrolabe. The version available pubblically.

u/HS_illustrator — 14 days ago

My third attempt at fabricating a wooden astrolabe for my latitude.

As stated in the title, I've spent some part of my time designing an aestatically improved version of my wooden astrolabes, this time I have experimenting with two different colours of stain, to give the tool a more "edible" look.

The only part I'm not particularly proud of is how the little equation of time in the background turned out, despite it showing both components of the equation, it's look is a bit bulky in my opinion.

I've revised this element in the future versions of the astrolabe. The version available pubblically.

u/HS_illustrator — 14 days ago
▲ 100 r/amateurastronomy+1 crossposts

[OC] This is my third attempt at producing a wooden astrolabe for my latitude, I'm eager to hear your criticisms!

As stated in the title, I've spent some part of my time designing an aestatically improved version of my wooden astrolabes, this time I have experimenting with two different colours of stain, to give the tool a more "edible" look.

The only part I'm not particularly proud of is how the little equation of time in the background turned out, despite it showing both components of the equation, it's look is a bit bulky in my opinion.

I've revised this element in the future versions of the astrolabe. The version available pubblically.

u/HS_illustrator — 14 days ago