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latitude projections: projection of altitude and azimuth lines on to the equatorial plane, see article on the astrolabe.
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level: name for different types of instrument used in surveying for determining the horizontal direction and differences in height, and in gunnery and elsewhere for adjusting something to the horizontal. See also gunner's level.
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level and sight: instrument used to set a large gun to the horizontal, or to elevate and aim it on a target, see article on the gunner's sight and level.
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limb: the outermost part or edge of a circular or part-circular instrument carrying a scale, usually divided in degrees.
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longitude: angle parallel to the equator to indicate position on the earth. The celestial longitude, however, is an angular distance parallel to the ecliptic.
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lunar dial: dial where the shadow is cast by moonlight instead of sunlight, see article on the sundial.
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lunar volvelle: volvelle indicating the age of the moon, which typically converts between the time indicated by the shadow of the moon on a sundial and solar time.
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