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Chronos Manufaktur Peripherie

Periphery

In addition to the replicas of historical instruments, custom-made display cases and hand engravings by the Dresden engraver, Matthias Köhler, can be made on request. Shelves for Astrolabes are included in the scope of delivery.

Brass stand

A brass and glass stand is supplied with each instrument for secure suspension. It is adapted to the respective Astrolabe and is included in the scope of delivery.

Hand engravings

All instruments can be supplied with special engravings according to your wishes, cut by hand by the Dresden engraver Matthias Köhler. Price on request.

BOOK

Martin Brunold: The Brass Sky.

A Guide to the Astrolabe. 8°, thread bound, hardcover with paper cover, 155 pages with 32 partly coloured illustrations. ISBN 2-940088-11-X. Euro 25.00 plus shipping costs.

Free of charge when ordering one of our instruments.

Brunold, considered a luminary in the field of historical Astrolabes, tells of the discussions of some monks who gathered in Rome on 24 December of the year 999. Their controversial discussions are about the beginnings of natural science in Christian-Latin Europe in tension between ancient and Arabic-Islamic traditions and the Christian faith. The focus is on the Astrolabe as a symbol of the awakening of occidental natural science in the early Middle Ages. During the discussions, an Astrolabe based on the so-called Carolingian Astrolabe from the 10th century will be presented. The meeting drafts an instruction manual with 13 applications. Pictorial plates and a detailed appendix make the book an introduction to the use of Astrolabes.

Showcases

We offer custom-made display cases for every instrument. For this purpose, Chronos Manufaktur works together with a proven display case builder. Price upon request.

Frame

Another variant is the secure suspension of an Astrolabe in an object frame (without glass). This will be manufactured according to your wishes. Price on request.