Gayatri Devi’s astronomical computer to be auctioned in UK
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Gayatri Devi’s astronomical computer to be auctioned in UK

April 25, 2026
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A rare 17th century brass astrolabe, a hand-held astronomical supercomputer, from Maharani Gayatri Devi of Jaipur’s collection is set to fetch millions at a Sotheby’s auction in London next week. The astrolabe, which forms the centrepiece of the auction house’s ‘Arts of the Islamic World and India’ sale on Wednesday, went on display this weekend []

Gayatri Devi’s astronomical computer to be auctioned in UK
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