Quadratum nauticum
| Type: | Quadratum nauticum |
| Geometry: | Box |
| Unit of measurement: | Degrees |
| (Numbering) starts at: | 0 |
| (Numbering) ends at: | 90 |
| Numbered: | Every 10 |
| Repeats: | 8 times |
| Divided every: | 10 (Degrees) |
| then every: | 5 (Degrees) |
| Notes: | The four cardinal directions are engraved outside the square |
Scale located on: Tympan, Womb or Back .
Inscription(s):
| Type: | Direction |
| Content: | MERIDIES |
| Translation: | South |
| Language: | Latin |
| Script: | Square capitals |
| Notes: | |
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| Type: | Direction |
| Content: | OCCIDENS |
| Translation: | West |
| Language: | Latin |
| Script: | Square capitals |
| Notes: | |
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| Type: | Direction |
| Content: | SEPTENTRIO |
| Translation: | North |
| Language: | Latin |
| Script: | Square capitals |
| Notes: | |
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| Type: | Direction |
| Content: | ORIENS |
| Translation: | East |
| Language: | Latin |
| Script: | Square capitals |
| Notes: | |
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| Type: | Scale label |
| Content: | Longitudo minor seŭ Occidentalior |
| Translation: | Decreasing or western longitude |
| Language: | Latin |
| Script: | Italic |
| Notes: | This label is along the top edge of the Quadratum |
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| Type: | Scale label |
| Content: | Latitudo maior aŭt Borealior |
| Translation: | Increasing or more northern latitude |
| Language: | Latin |
| Script: | Italic |
| Notes: | This label is along the right edge of the Quadratum |
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| Type: | Scale label |
| Content: | Longitudo maior seŭ Orientalior |
| Translation: | Increasing or eastern latitude |
| Language: | Latin |
| Script: | Italic |
| Notes: | This label is along the bottom edge of the Quadratum |
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| Type: | Scale label |
| Content: | Latitudo minor vel Aŭstralior |
| Translation: | Decreasing or southern latitude |
| Language: | Latin |
| Script: | Italic |
| Notes: | This label is along the left edge of the Quadratum |
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