Astrolabe Catalogue

 

Tympan 1a
Latitude 51°0'
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Almucantars

Divisions Labelled Style
Divided every 2° from 0° to 90° Labelled every 10° with   (Modern) numerals Plain line.

Azimuths

Divisions Labelled Style
Divided every 10°  Labelled every 10° with   (Modern) numerals Dotted line.

Lines

Type Labelled Description
Horizon obliquus Eastern Horizon (English in Mixed script)
Horizon obliquus Western Horizon (English in Mixed script)

Inscriptions

Transcription Translation Type
"THE ASTROLABE" W. WATSON & SONS, LTD., 313, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.C.1. Maker's signature

Scales


Type Range & Units Numbered Geometry Location
Declination 0 - 23.5 Degrees Every 10 degrees Linear n/a
Declination 0 - 60 Degrees Every 10 degrees Linear n/a
Declination 0 - 116 Degrees Every 10 degrees Linear n/a
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