Astrolabe Catalogue

Declination

Type: Declination
Style: Declination scale, north or south of the equator
Geometry: Linear
Unit of measurement: Degrees
(Numbering) starts at: 0
(Numbering) ends at: 23.5
Numbered: every 10
Repeats: 1 times
Divided every: 2 (Degrees)
Notes: This radial scale is located at 5° of right ascension

Scale located on: Tympan, Womb or Back .

Inscription(s):

Type: Scale label
Content: Declination S.
Translation:
Language: English
Script: Mixed
Notes:
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