Menu
 Introduction
 Catalogue
 Essay
 Handlist
 Museums
 Makers
 Bibliography
 Places
 Conventions
 Articles
 Credits
 Glossary
 Help
 Search
 Index
 Glossary
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 

210 to 214 of 227 glossary terms
tropic of Capricorn: line of geographical latitude and corresponding line of declination coinciding with the sun's position at the autumnal equinox, its most southerly position in the sky.
tympanum: Latin name (plural tympana) for a latitude plate of an astrolabe.
unequal hours: system of hour reckoning, see article on time and date.
universal dial: a sundial that can be used in any latitude.
universal projection: a type of projection of the celestial sphere appropriate for use in any latitude.
Previous Next || First Last 
Show 5 | 10 | 20 | 50 | 100 | 227 terms at a time
|| Introduction || Essay || Museums || Bibliography || Conventions || Credits || Privacy || Help ||
|| Catalogue entries || Handlist || Makers || Places || Articles |Glossary |Search || Home ||