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!
They used the astrolabe and compass. The astrolabe was invented by Muslims, and the compass by the Chinese.
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
La Salle used a quadrant, an astrolabe, a sea chart, and a compass. Hope this helps!
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.
It enabled explorers to determine their position.
it helped them locate their latitude
It enabled explorers to determine their position.
The compass, the astrolabe, and the rudder.
An Astrolabe
The compass and the astrolabe
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.
The astrolabe was used for navigation and determining the position of celestial bodies in the sky, allowing sailors and explorers to find their location at sea. It was also used for timekeeping and in astrology for casting horoscopes.
Astrolabe was an instrument used to find directions in travel over the sea or desert; its role was sort of old magnetic compass!
Compass, sextant (or astrolabe), & timepieces.
I used an astrolabe because i felt like it.
Renaissance explorers used instruments such as the astrolabe, quadrant, compass, and cross-staff for navigation. These tools helped them to determine their position at sea by measuring the position of celestial objects and the horizon. Additionally, they used charts and maps to plot their course and track their progress.