Throne
The throne is of the simple, engraved type
. The throne is attached with a integrated base. This
throne
is composed of two pieces: the front, which is integrated
with the
limb, and
the
back, which
is an extension of the back
plate..
Markings:
| Content |
Translation |
Notes |
Type |
| بسم الله هذا ما صنع محمد بن فتوح الخمائري بمدينة
ٳشبيلية في سنة خكا الهجرية |
In the name of God. This is what Muḥammad ibn Fattūḥ
al-Khamāʾirī made in the city of Seville in A.H.
621. |
|
Maker's signature |
Shackle
Shackle of the eye-bolt type (i.e. any
shackle that attactes to the ring via an eye-bolt type
feature). The large eye-bolt attaches to a bracket, which
then attaches to the
throne..
Mater
The mater and limb are of one-piece
construction. . Scales on the limb:
| Range & Units |
Numbered |
Geometry |
Location |
| Degree |
0 - 360 Degrees of arc |
Every 5 degrees |
Circular, concentric |
None |
Womb
Contains a table of
ecliptic
coordinates..
Almucantars
| Divisions |
Labelled |
Style |
| Divided every 3° from 0° to 90° |
Labelled every 3° with (Abdjad,
maghrib) numerals |
Plain line. |
Azimuths
| Divisions |
Labelled |
Style |
| Divided every 6° |
Labelled every 6° with (Abdjad,
maghrib) numerals |
Plain line. |
Circles
| Type |
Labelled |
Style |
Notes |
| Equator |
|
Plain line. |
|
| Tropic of Cancer |
|
Plain line. |
|
| Tropic of Capricorn |
|
Plain line. |
|
