Astrolabe Catalogue

Equal hours

Type: Equal hours
Style: 12-hour scale, clockwise from throne.
Geometry: Circular, concentric
Unit of measurement: Times of day
(Numbering) starts at: 1
(Numbering) ends at: 12
Numbered: Every 1
Repeats: 2 times
Divided every: 15 (Times of day)

Scale located on: Rule, Alidade, Regular or Pointer .

Location(s) detail:

central flange: Any scale found around the flange surrounding the central pivot point (central flange)
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