An astrolabe was used for finding the time during the day or night, finding the time of a celestial (which is a fancy word for heavenly) event such as a sunrise or sunset, and as a handy reference of celestial positions. Astrolabes were also one of the basic education tools!
Ferdinand Magellan used this int\strument
Helped other explorers who would establish french speaking in Canada
By this time in Europe plate armour was reaching its zenith, so weapons need to be heavy enough to break through this. A pole axe was a much favored weapon, it was a combination of axe, spear and hammer. Crossbows were still in use as muskets weren't advanced or widespread yet
They used the astrolabe and compass. The astrolabe was invented by Muslims, and the compass by the Chinese.
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It enabled explorers to determine their position.
it helped them locate their latitude
Ferdinand Magellan used this int\strument
It enabled explorers to determine their position.
The compass, the astrolabe, and the rudder.
An Astrolabe
The compass and the astrolabe
Compass, sextant (or astrolabe), & timepieces.
The astrolabe was a crucial navigational instrument for European explorers during the Age of Discovery. It allowed them to measure the altitude of celestial bodies, helping determine their latitude at sea. By providing more accurate navigation, explorers could chart their routes more effectively, leading to safer and more efficient voyages. This technology significantly contributed to the expansion of maritime exploration and trade.
The compass, the astrolabe (instrument used to measure latitude), and the rudder all helped European explorers on their quest to find Asia and get rich by by buying spices there and selling them in Europe to get a profit.
Astrolabe
Astrolabe was an instrument used to find directions in travel over the sea or desert; its role was sort of old magnetic compass!