An astrolabe is a medieval astronomical tool, I have designed my own wooden version. There are some brass elements as well, like the suspension ring, the retaining pin and the rivet for the suspension ring.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.