Astrolabe Catalogue

Shadow square

Type: Shadow square
Geometry: Box
(Numbering) starts at: 0
(Numbering) ends at: 12
Numbered: every 3
Repeats: 4 times
Divided every: 3 (None)
then every: 1 (None)
Notes: Alternanting shading distinguishes between units.

Scale located on: Tympan, Womb or Back .

Location(s) detail:

e: All four sides of the shadow square, commonly found in the lower half of the center of the instrument. (e)
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