Astrolabe Catalogue

Shadow square

Type: Shadow square
Style: Tangent/Cotangent
Geometry: Circular, concentric
Unit of measurement: Fingers
(Numbering) starts at: 1
(Numbering) ends at: 12
Numbered: Every 1
Repeats: 4 times
Divided every: 1 (Fingers)
then every: 0.2 (Fingers)
Notes: This "shadow square" is unusual in that it appears on the limb. Consequently, it has a circular geometry. Further, the scale is repeated on the top and the bottom halves of the instrument

Scale located on: Limb .

Location(s) detail:

outer3: third outermost scale on the front of the limb (outer3)

Inscription(s):

Type: Scale label
Content: VMBRA VERSA
Translation: Vertical shadows
Language: Latin
Script: Italic
Notes: This label appears twice in the upper and lower portions of the limb
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