Astrolabe Catalogue

Degree

Type: Degree
Geometry: Circular, concentric
Unit of measurement: Degrees
(Numbering) starts at: 50
(Numbering) ends at: 180
Numbered: Every 10
Repeats: 2 times
Divided every: 10 (Degrees)
Notes: This scale is simply the outer degree scale renumbered from 50 to 180 and back to 50. The numbers were added in the space between the calendar and the degree scales

Scale located on: Tympan, Womb or Back .

Location(s) detail:

6: Circular scale second in from the outer scale - refers to the full circle. (6)
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