Rule, Regula, Pointer and Alidade Images
Alidade Image:
| Date | 1647/8 (A.H. 1057) |
| Maker | Muḥammad Muqīm al-Yazdī |
| Place | Persia |
| Material | Brass |
| Inventory no. | 45747 |
| Acquisition | Presented by Lewis Evans in 1924. |
Alidade
| Appearance | Tip | Sights | Pinholes | Notches | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double-ended, original. | Simple | Rigid | Single | Single |
Scales
| Type | Range & Units | Numbered | Geometry | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sine/Cosine | 1 - 60 1/60 of quadrant radius | Every 5 | Linear | Rule, right arm |