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Record 1 2011-07-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematical Geography
  • Astrophysics and Cosmography
  • Scientific Instruments
DEF

The circular card attached to the needles of a mariner's compass on which are marked the 32 points of the compass and the 360 degrees of the circle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie mathématique
  • Astrophysique et cosmographie
  • Instruments scientifiques
DEF

Étoile à 32 divisions (aires du vent), donnant les points cardinaux et collatéraux, représentée sur le cadran d'une boussole, sur les cartes marines, etc.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geografía matemática
  • Astrofísica y cosmografía
  • Instrumentos científicos
DEF

Disco de las brújulas y compases que lleva impresos los 32 vientos o rumbos.

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