astrolabe

Preliminary analysis of observational data obtained with a PHOTOELECTRIC ASTROLABE type ⅰ

Ⅰ型光电等高仪观测结果的初步分析

It looks exactly like the spinning astrolabe from the opening credits.

这看起来分明就像片头里旋转的星盘。

Mariners were also able to fix their latitude by using an instrument called astrolabe.

海员们还可使用星盘这种仪器确定纬度。

The features of the optical system of the PHOTOELECTRIC ASTROLABE type ⅱ

Ⅱ型光电等高仪光学系统的特点

It confirms that this is an astrolabe-an instrument used by mariners5 to measure the height of the sun above the horizon, enabling them to navigate6 the seas.

海洋考古学家说这个物体是一个“星盘”，海员在航行中用它测量太阳的高度，以确定所在位置。

Mariners were also able to fix their latitude , by using an instrument called an astrolabe.

海员们还可使用星盘这种仪器确定纬度.

Other early instruments included the sextant and the astrolabe.

另外的早期仪器还有六分仪和星盘.