The back contains 4 scales of the following types:
| Type (click to view scale details) |
Range & Units | Numbered | Geometry | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degree | 0 - 90, Degrees | Every 5 degrees | Circular, concentric | The entire outer circle on the back of an astrolabe. |
| Zodiacal signs | Zodiacal divisions, equal or unequal | Every 5 | Circular, concentric | Circular scale immediately inside the outer scale - refers to the full circle |
| Calendar | Days of year | Every 5 days and at the end of the month days | Circular, concentric | Circular scale second in from the outer scale - refers to the full circle. |
| Shadow square | 0 - 12, Fingers | Every 2 fingers | Box | Left hand vertical 'face' of the shadow square (in LL) |
| Shadow square | 0 - 12, Fingers | Every 2 fingers | Box | Left hand bottom face of the shadow square (in LL) |
| Shadow square | 0 - 12, Fingers | Every 2 fingers | Box | Right hand bottom face of the shadow square (in LR) |
| Shadow square | 0 - 12, Fingers | Every 2 fingers | Box | Right hand vertical face of the shadow square (in LR) |