Impersonal astrolabe

Impersonal astrolabe

An astrolabe so constructed that the personal error of the observer does not affect the measurements. The Danjon astrolabe is such an instrument.

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impersonal astrolabe

Earth science; Mapping science

An astrolabe so constructed that the personal error of the observer does not affect the measurements. The Danjon astrolabe is such an instrument.

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