Astrolabe Catalogue

Quadrant arc

Type: Quadrant arc
Geometry: Arc
(Numbering) starts at: 0
(Numbering) ends at: 12
Numbered: Every 3
Repeats: 2 times
Divided every: 3 (None)
then every: 1 (None)

Scale located on: Tympan, Womb or Back .

Location(s) detail:

Back - central: Scales located across large portions of the back of the instrument (Back - central)

Inscription(s):

Type: Scale label
Content: d' maior
Translation:
Language: Latin
Script: Gothic
Notes:
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Type: Scale label
Content: d' minor
Translation:
Language: Latin
Script: Gothic
Notes:
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