Astrolabe Catalogue

Shadow square

Type: Shadow square
Style: Tangent/Cotangent
Geometry: Box
Unit of measurement: Fingers
(Numbering) starts at: 0
(Numbering) ends at: 12
Numbered: every 3
Repeats: 2 times
Divided every: 3 (Fingers)
then every: 1 (Fingers)

Scale located on: Tympan, Womb or Back .

Location(s) detail:

b: Left hand bottom face of the shadow square (in LL) (b)
c: Right hand bottom face of the shadow square (in LR) (c)

Inscription(s):

Type: Scale label
Content: UMBRA RECTA
Translation:
Language: Latin
Script: Italic
Notes:
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Type: Scale label
Content: Scala Altimetra
Translation:
Language: Latin
Script: Italic
Notes: Found just underneath the shadow square.
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