Astrolabe Catalogue

Shadow square

Type: Shadow square
Geometry: Box
Unit of measurement: Fingers
(Numbering) starts at: 0
(Numbering) ends at: 12
Numbered: every 3
Repeats: 4 times
Divided every: 3 (Fingers)
then every: 1 (Fingers)

Scale located on: Tympan, Womb or Back .
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