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raketka [301]
2 years ago
11

What was an astrolabe used for in exploration technology?

History
1 answer:
crimeas [40]2 years ago
8 0

The astrolabe was basically a map of the stars, you could use it to navigate by connecting what stars you see and what stars are on the astrolabe. It was also important for religious groups that built their religion off the stars!

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