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compass dial: form of azimuth dial.
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compass rose: diagram of the points of the compass, often decorated and coloured. North is usually indicated by a fleur-de-lys.
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compasses: instrument for drawing circles. see article on drawing instruments.
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compendium: several instruments compiled into one device; also see article on astronomical compendium.
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conjunction: two planets having the same position (in longitude) in the ecliptic are said to be in conjunction. This relative position had important astrological significance.
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