Hartmann's astrolabe, 15 cm | Hemisferium

If you are looking for a gift with a story, then look no further than this Hartmann astrolabe from Hemisferium. Georg Hartmann was a well-known instrument maker in Nuremberg in the 16th century and made, among other things, astrolabes and sundials. This replica is made after his example, in a size of 15 cm. An astrolabe is a flat model of the sky that allows you to determine the position of the sun and stars and the time.

It is primarily a decorative and educational object for a desk or bookcase. Those who want to juxtapose astrolabia from different traditions also look at the Arabic astrolabium.

If you really want to get started, take the time to learn about it; using an astrolabe takes practice. A book in Dutch like Rob Walrecht's own star gazing helps to get to know the starry sky from outside. If you want to bring the stars closer, check out our smart telescopes.