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Description: | Universal equinoctial ring dial for latitudes 0�-90�. Standard dial (see related terms) except for the following details:-
The dial is for northern latitudes only and the latitude scale is divided clockwise [0�]-90�. The obverse side of the equinoctial ring is plain and on its reverse side and inner-rim are hour scales. There is a date scale, a declination scale, but no zodiac scale. The equinoxes are marked at 11 March and 13 September. This is a very simple dial and possibly an amateur piece. Unusually, red enamel has been used to mark the hours on the equinoctial ring.
For more information regarding this dial please refer to the OUP & NMM catalogue, 'Sundials at Greenwich'.
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caption: Universal equinoctial ring dial | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | Directional dial ring dials Sundials at Greenwich Two-ring universal equinoctial ring dial Equinoctial dial universal equinoctial dials | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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