Throne
The throne is of the simple type
made of paper
. The throne is attached with a integrated base made of Brass
. The
throne is
merely the extension of the paper that forms the
"plate".
Markings:
| Content |
Translation |
Notes |
Type |
| The Oxford Astrolabe Designed after the Persian,
Moorish and European Instruments in the Old Ashmolean
Museum, Oxford Hipparchus inv. B.C. 150. Jenkin del. A.D.
1925 |
|
|
Maker's signature |
Mater
The mater and limb are of one-piece
construction. The limb is made of paper pasted to the
aluminium mater. Scales on the limb:
| Range & Units |
Numbered |
Geometry |
Location |
| Equal
hours |
1 - 12 Times of day |
Every 1 hours |
Circular, concentric |
outer |
| Degree |
0 - 90 Degrees |
Every 10 degrees |
Circular, concentric |
outer2 |