Astrolabe Catalogue

Degree

Type: Degree
Geometry: Circular, concentric
Unit of measurement: Degrees of arc
(Numbering) starts at: 0
(Numbering) ends at: 45
Numbered: every 5
Repeats: 1 times
Divided every: 5 (Degrees of arc)
then every: 1 (Degrees of arc)

Scale located on: Tympan, Womb or Back .

Location(s) detail:

1: Upper right quadrant of outer circular on back of instrument. (1)
2: Upper left quadrant of outer circular on back of instrument. (2)
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