The Rete (IMAGE)
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The rete, which is a ring marked with star positions, was part of the Muslim astrolabe, with pointers to visible stars, and magnificent decorative markers. The pointers are engravings indicate the name of the start. The circle in the center has zodiac’s names, indicating the movement of the sun through the four seasons. Copyright: Museum of Islamic Art, Doha. SI.5.1999
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Copyright: Museum of Islamic Art, Doha. SI.5.1999
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