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 |
Signs of the zodiac |
Latin |
Gothic |
Plain |
|
The universal contains the following meridians:
| Interval |
Style of line |
Number style |
Description |
| 6° |
Plain |
European Gothic |
|
The universal contains the following parallels:
| Range |
Interval |
Style of line |
Number style |
Description |
| |
6° |
Plain |
N/A |
|
The universal contains scales of the following types:
| Type |
Range & Units |
Numbered |
Geometry |
Location |
| Degree |
0 - 90, Degrees |
Every 6 degrees |
Circular, concentric |
Around the perimeter of a universal. Frequently, this
is a degree scale |
| Zodiacal
signs |
0 - 30, Zodiacal divisions, equal or unequal |
Not numbered |
Linear |
On the ecliptic of a universal projection |
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Stars
The universal contains the following stars.
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Star name
(on instrument) |
Modern star
(if known) |
Mediation |
Declination |
Pointer |