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Astrological-themed Avatar shirt

Astrological-themed Avatar shirt

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Astrolabe-themed Avatar shirt

Astrological-themed Avatar shirt

Astrological-themed Avatar shirt

An early woodcut depicting a gaggle of astronomers using an astrolabe to map out the night sky.

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An early woodcut depicting a gaggle of astronomers using an astrolabe to map out the night sky.

Vintage illustration astronomy and antique celestial image featuring the astronomer Claudius Ptolemy, the earth, globe, stars and the signs of the Zodiac on a bright blue background. Created in 1550. Claudius Ptolemy is observing a huge armillary sphere and the heavens using an astrolabe and being instructed by Astrologia, the Greek goddess of Astrology

In the center of this image is the astrolabe. An astrolabe is an ancient tool used in solving problems that involve time and the position of the Sun and stars. Astrolabes can be used in timekeeping, surveying, geography, and astronomy to name a few disciplines. One of its most well-known uses is navigation.

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The astrological wheel with zodiac signs surrounded by crescent moons in the minimalist scared geometry art

This device dates back to 150 - 100 BC. It was found in a wreck near the island of Antikythera. It was used to track planets, the calendar and four yearly athletic games. Considered by many to be the first analogue computer. There is some suggestion that it was invented and built by Aristotle.

The destiny advances inexorably, but do not hurry!

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