Astrolabe Catalogue

Degree

Type: Degree
Style: Equatorial divisions
Geometry: Circular, concentric
Unit of measurement: Degrees of equator
Numbered: Not numbered
Repeats: 12 times
Divided every: 6 (Degrees of equator)
Notes: The Tropic of Capricorn has been divided into 6° segments but has not been labeled. The division seem to be equatorial rather than ecliptic

Scale located on: Rete .

Location(s) detail:

tropic of capricorn: Scales on the tropic of capricorn on a rete (tropic of capricorn)
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