astrolabe
nounmasculinetécnico/ɐʃtɾuˈlabju/rare
as·tro·lá·bio
Definition
An ancient astronomical instrument used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies, determine time and latitude, among other functions.
The astrolabe was a crucial tool for medieval astronomers and navigators.
He studied the intricate design of the Persian astrolabe.
Common collocations
mariner's astrolabeplanispheric astrolabeuse an astrolabe
Etymology
Do latim medieval 'astrolabium', do grego 'astrolábos' (aquele que toma as estrelas).