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 Plain line.

Lines

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

Inscriptions

Transcription Translation Type
LAT 51 1/2° Latitude
MANUFACTURED BY 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 - 118 Degrees Every 10 degrees Linear n/a
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