Astrolabe Catalogue

Unequal hours

Type: Unequal hours
Style: Unequal hours, double
Geometry: Arc
Unit of measurement: 1/12 of daylight
(Numbering) starts at: 1
(Numbering) ends at: 12
Numbered: Every 1
Repeats: 2 times
Divided every: 15 (1/12 of daylight)
Notes: This is a scale to convert between equal and unequal hours

Scale located on: Tympan, Womb or Back .

Location(s) detail:

Upper half: The upper two quadrants of the back of the instrument (Upper half)

Inscription(s):

Type: Scale label
Content: Horæ inequales
Translation: Unequal hours
Language: Latin
Script: Humanist miniscule
Notes:
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Type: Scale label
Content: HORÆ ÆQVALES
Translation: Equal hours
Language: Latin
Script: Square capitals
Notes:
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Type: Scale label
Content: Horæ ante meridiem
Translation: Hours before noon
Language: Latin
Script: Humanist miniscule
Notes:
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Type: Scale label
Content: Horæ post meridiem
Translation: Hours after noon
Language: Latin
Script: Humanist miniscule
Notes:
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