Astrolabe Catalogue

Hour conversion

Type: Hour conversion
Style: Hour-conversion scale
Geometry: Angle
Unit of measurement: Times of day
(Numbering) starts at: 1
(Numbering) ends at: 12
Numbered: every 1
Divided every: 1 (Times of day)
Notes: the hours are labeled along arc 1-6 and then 7-12

Scale located on: Tympan, Womb or Back .

Location(s) detail:

LL: Lower left quadrant (LL)
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