Astrolabe Catalogue

 

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Tympan 6b
Table of horizons.

Circles

Type Labelled Style Notes
Ecliptic Plain line. The eclipitic is marked with damascene silver.

Scales


Type Range & Units Numbered Geometry Location
Table of Horizons 6 - 90 Degrees of latitude Every 6 degrees n/a n/a
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