Astrolabe Catalogue

Shadow square

Type: Shadow square
Style: Tangent/Cotangent
Geometry: Box
Unit of measurement: Fingers
(Numbering) starts at: 0
(Numbering) ends at: 12
Numbered: Every 1
Repeats: 2 times
Divided every: 10 (Fingers)
then every: 0.2 (Fingers)

Scale located on: Tympan, Womb or Back .

Inscription(s):

Type: Scale label
Content: VMBRA VERSA
Translation: Vertical shadows
Language: Latin
Script: Italic
Notes: Labeled on both vertical sides of the shadow square
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Type: Scale label
Content: VMBRA RECTA
Translation: Horizontal shadows
Language: Latin
Script: Italic
Notes: Labeled twice along bottom edge of the shadow square
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