A rare astronomy tool that helped medieval scientists tell time will remain in Britain after the British Museum scrambled to come up with the money to buy it.
In this undated photo provided by the British Museum, a brass device, called an astrolabe quadrant, is seen. The British Museum said Thursday, July 31, 2008, it has bought a rare medieval astronomy tool after a last-minute influx of cash helped the institution buy it and prevent it from leaving the country.
In this undated photo provided by the British Museum, a brass device, called an astrolabe quadrant, is seen. The British Museum said Thursday, July 31, 2008, it has bought a rare medieval astronomy tool after a last-minu[...]