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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