Astrolabe Catalogue

 

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Tympan 8a
This tympan contains a Zarqallu projection..

Universal

The back contains a universal with a Azarquiel/Saphea/Gemma Frisius projection. The universal contains the following:
Angle of inclination Direction of inclination Labelled Language Script Line style Notes
Ecliptic 23 Top-left/bottom-right Hatched
The universal contains the following meridians:
Interval Style of line Number style Description
10° Plain N/A
The universal contains the following parallels:
Range Interval Style of line Number style Description
  Plain N/A
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Stars

The universal contains the following stars. Click on the star name or modern star name to search for other astrolabes with the same star.
Star name
(on instrument)
Modern star
(if known)
Mediation Declination Pointer
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