Astrolabe Catalogue

Equal hours

Type: Equal hours
Style: 12-hour scale, clockwise from throne.
Geometry: Circular, concentric
Unit of measurement: Times of day
(Numbering) starts at: 1
(Numbering) ends at: 12
Numbered: every 10
Repeats: 2 times
Divided every: 1 (Times of day)
then every: 30 (Times of day)

Scale located on: Limb .

Location(s) detail:

outer: outermost scale on the front of the limb (outer)

Inscription(s):

Type: Scale label
Content: A.M.
Translation:
Language: English
Script: Square capitals
Notes: This inscription is located between X and XI o'clock
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Type: Scale label
Content: P.M.
Translation:
Language: English
Script: Square capitals
Notes: This inscription is located between I and II o'clock
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