Most of the numbers engraved on this
plate were
added at a later date, as reflected in the different
numbering style. Only the latitude appears to be contemporary
with the instrument.
Almucantars
Divisions |
Labelled |
Style |
Divided every 3° from 0° to 90° |
Labelled every 12° with (Modern)
numerals |
Plain line. |
Azimuths
Divisions |
Labelled |
Style |
Divided every 15° |
|
Plain line. |
Circles
Type |
Labelled |
Style |
Notes |
Equator |
|
Plain line. |
|
Tropic of Cancer |
|
Plain line. |
|
Tropic of Capricorn |
|
Plain line. |
|
Lines
Type |
Labelled |
Description |
Meridian line |
|
|
Horizon rectus |
|
|
Unequal hours |
|
|
Horoscopic (great) houses |
Numbered (None in None script) |
(Modern), Plain line style. |
Inscriptions
Transcription |
Translation |
Type |
45 |
45° |
Latitude |