sun compasses
Identification code: 300203440
Hierarchy classification:
- top of the aat hierarchies
- Objects Facet
- Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
- Measuring Devices (hierarchy name)
- measuring devices (instruments)
- [measuring devices for extent]
- distance measuring devices
- angle measuring devices
- horizontal angle measuring devices
- compasses (direction indicators)
Alternative term/s
- compasses, solar
- compasses, sun
- solar compass
- solar compasses
- sun compass
Anotations
Scope note:
Navigational devices that utilize the shadow of a pin and accompanying dial to facilitate use of the sun in measuring direction.
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