astrolabes

[US]/[ˈæstrələb]/
[UK]/[ˈæstrələb]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. een historisch astronomisch instrument dat gebruikt werd om de posities van hemellichamen te observeren; een draagbaar instrument dat gebruikt werd om astronomische waarnemingen en berekeningen uit te voeren; een apparaat dat gebruikt wordt om de breedtegraad te bepalen door de positie van de zon of sterren te observeren.

Phrases & Collocations

studying astrolabes

ancient astrolabes

using astrolabes

collecting astrolabes

rare astrolabes

displaying astrolabes

repairing astrolabes

analyzing astrolabes

observing astrolabes

making astrolabes

Example Sentences

the museum displayed several antique astrolabes from different cultures.

medieval scholars used astrolabes to study the stars and planets.

he carefully cleaned the delicate astrolabe, a family heirloom.

astrolabes were essential tools for navigation at sea during the age of exploration.

the intricate engravings on the astrolabe showed constellations and zodiac signs.

she researched the history of astrolabes and their use in astronomy.

the antique dealer valued the astrolabe at a considerable sum.

students learned to use astrolabes to determine latitude and longitude.

he compared the construction of different astrolabes from the islamic world.

the astronomer demonstrated how to use an astrolabe to measure angles.

the exhibition featured a collection of beautifully crafted astrolabes.

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