Astrolabe Catalogue

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: 2 (Degrees)
Notes: Each side of the square is numbered 0 to 90 from the centre to the corner

Scale located on: Tympan, Womb or Back .
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