Throne
The throne is of the simple type
. The throne is attached with a integrated base. The
throne is
merely a tab that extends from the
limb so
that the
shackle
can be attached.
Ring
The ring is of the simple, squared cross-section
type (i.e. a simple ring made from a round rod or piece of
metal).
Shackle
Shackle of the omega type (i.e. Ω-shaped
shackle). .
Mater
The mater and limb are of two pieces, soldered
and riveted construction. . Scales on the limb:
Range & Units |
Numbered |
Geometry |
Location |
Equal
hours |
1 - 12 Times of day |
Every 1 hours |
Circular, concentric |
outer |
Womb
The
womb bears
a
Saphea
Azarchelis universal projection.
Universal
Universal with Azarquiel/Saphea/Gemma
Frisius projection. The universal contains the following:
|
Angle of inclination |
Direction of inclination |
Labelled |
Language |
Script |
Line style |
Notes |
Ecliptic |
23 |
Top-left/bottom-right |
Signs of the zodiac |
Latin |
Gothic |
Plain |
|
The universal contains the following meridians:
Interval |
Style of line |
Number style |
Description |
6° |
Plain |
European Gothic |
|
The universal contains the following parallels:
Range |
Interval |
Style of line |
Number style |
Description |
|
6° |
Plain |
N/A |
|
The universal contains scales of the following types:
Type |
Range & Units |
Numbered |
Geometry |
Location |
Degree |
0 - 90, Degrees |
Every 6 degrees |
Circular, concentric |
Around the perimeter of a universal. Frequently,
this is a degree scale |
Zodiacal
signs |
0 - 30, Zodiacal divisions, equal or unequal |
Not numbered |
Linear |
On the ecliptic of a universal projection |
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Stars
The universal contains the following stars.
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Star name
(on instrument) |
Modern star
(if known) |
Mediation |
Declination |
Pointer |