Amplus Astrolabus

The Amplus Astrolabus (or the "Ample (or Great) Astrolabe" in Modern Basic) was an ancient astrolabe made of gold and brass owned by a noble family of Corellian explorers and trailblazers. Like all other astrolabes, the Amplus Astrolabus was used to determine the day-and-night cycle of celestial bodies. Its value comes from its age, for it was believed to have been first crafted as early as 23000 BBY. It was handed down through the same family until the New Sith Wars (c. 2000-1000 BBY), during which time the last members of the family were killed in a space battle, possibly with pirates. The Amplus Astrolabus was retrieved by another explorer who was present in the battle, whose family used it for another few centuries until the device was turned over to the High Historical Hall, the primary artifact museum on Corellia. Many centuries later in the time surrounding the Separatist Crisis, the Mandalorian treasure hunter Naastau and some accomplices carried out a heist on the High Historical Hall. The Amplus Astrolabus was one of many possessions stolen by the criminals, and was presumably sold on the black market.