DIALLING.

PLATE CC.

Fig. 1.

Fig. 1: A spherical diagram showing a globe with latitude and longitude lines. The center is labeled 'E'. A point 'X' is on the horizon, and a line connects 'E' to 'X'. The latitude is marked as 'Lat. 51 1/2°'.

Fig. 2.

Fig. 2: A spherical diagram similar to Fig. 1, but with a different point 'P' on the horizon. The latitude is marked as 'Lat. 51°'.

Fig. 3.

Fig. 3: A circular diagram with concentric rings. A shaded triangular sector is shown, with radial lines and degree markings around the perimeter.

Fig. 4.

Fig. 4: A circular diagram with a shaded triangular sector, similar to Fig. 3, but with different internal markings.

Fig. 7.

Fig. 7: A square diagram with a shaded right-angled triangle. It includes degree markings on the sides and a curved scale at the top.

Fig. 5.

Fig. 5: A circular diagram with a shaded sector and various internal lines and markings. The latitude is marked as 'Lat. 51 1/2°'.

Fig. 8.

Fig. 8: A large circular diagram with multiple concentric arcs labeled 'Latitudes' and 'Longitudes'. It also features a grid of lines and points labeled with letters and numbers.

Fig. 6.

Fig. 6: A simple right-angled triangle labeled 'Style' with vertices C, R, and M.

Fig. 11.

Fig. 11: A diagram showing a 'Shadow Line' and 'Gnomon' with various astronomical labels like 'Sun's Position', 'Sun's Altitude', and 'Forenoon Hours'.

Fig. 10.

Fig. 10: A circular diagram with a grid of lines and points labeled with letters and numbers.

Fig. 9.

Fig. 9: A ruler with three scales: 'The Line of Chords' (0-90), 'The Line of Latitudes' (0-90), and 'The Line of Hours' (I-XII).
A blank, aged, cream-colored page, likely an endpaper or flyleaf of a book. The page shows signs of wear, including faint smudges and discoloration.This image shows a blank, aged, cream-colored page, likely an endpaper or flyleaf from an old book. The paper has a slightly textured appearance with some minor discoloration and faint smudges, characteristic of old paper. There is no text or other markings on the page.
Fig. 4.
Fig. 4. A vertical cylindrical dial with a horizontal arm at the top. The cylinder is marked with numbers 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60. The arm is labeled 'F' at its tip and 'E' at its base. The cylinder is labeled 'A' at the top and 'B' at the bottom.
Fig. 5.
Fig. 5. A large rectangular grid with curved lines. The top edge is labeled with months and days. The bottom edge is labeled with Roman numerals. The right edge is labeled with numbers 1-24. The left edge is labeled with numbers 0-90. The grid is labeled 'Latitude 37° 30''.
Fig. 1.
Fig. 1. A mechanical dial on a base. It has a long arm with Roman numerals and a smaller arm with Roman numerals. A circular dial is at the base.
Fig. 2.
Fig. 2. A geometric diagram showing a right-angled triangle with points labeled A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z.
Fig. 3.
Fig. 3. A cross-shaped diagram with Roman numerals and points labeled A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z.
Fig. 6.
Fig. 6. A circular dial with a central arm and Roman numerals. It is labeled with letters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z.
Fig. 9.
Fig. 9. A complex mechanical dial on a base. It has a central sphere and several curved arms with Roman numerals. A circular dial is at the base.
Fig. 8.
Fig. 8. A complex geometric diagram with many lines and points labeled with letters and numbers.
Fig. 7.
Fig. 7. A circular dial with Roman numerals and points labeled with letters and numbers.
A blank, aged, cream-colored page with faint, illegible markings and a small rectangular grid in the upper right corner.This image shows a blank, aged, cream-colored page. The paper has a slightly textured appearance with some minor discoloration and faint, illegible markings scattered across the surface. In the upper right corner, there is a small, faint rectangular grid or table structure, which appears to be a watermark or a placeholder for a diagram. The overall tone is warm and vintage.
Fig. 1.
Fig. 1: A square dial with Roman numerals I-XII on the bottom and VI-VII-VIII-IX on the sides. A shaded triangular sector is shown in the center.
Fig. 2.
Fig. 2: A square dial with Roman numerals I-VII on the sides and IX-XII on the top. A shaded triangular sector is shown in the center.
Fig. 3.
Fig. 3: A rectangular dial with Roman numerals I-VII on the top and bottom. A shaded sector is shown in the center.
Fig. 4.
Fig. 4: A square dial with Roman numerals I-XII on the bottom and III-VI-VII on the sides. A shaded sector is shown in the center.
Fig. 5.
Fig. 5: A square dial with Roman numerals I-VII on the sides and IX-XII on the top. A shaded sector is shown in the center.
Fig. 6: A circular dial with Roman numerals I-XII around the perimeter. A central circle is labeled 'C'.
Fig. 7.
Fig. 7: A square dial with Roman numerals I-VII on the sides and IX-XII on the bottom. A shaded sector is shown in the center.
Fig. 8.
Fig. 8: A complex geometric diagram showing a dial with Roman numerals and various construction lines and points labeled with letters.
Fig. 10.
Fig. 10: A simple rectangular diagram with points labeled A, B, a, and b.
Fig. 9.
Fig. 9: A complex geometric diagram showing a dial with Roman numerals and various construction lines and points labeled with letters.
Fig. 13.
Fig. 13: A circular dial with Roman numerals I-XII around the perimeter. A central circle is labeled 'O'.
Fig. 11.
Fig. 11: A 3D perspective drawing of a dial mounted on a rectangular base.
Fig. 12.
Fig. 12: A 3D perspective drawing of a dial mounted on a rectangular base.
Fig. 14.
Fig. 14: A circular dial with Roman numerals I-XII around the perimeter. A central circle is labeled 'O'.
Fig. 15.
Fig. 15: A circular dial with Roman numerals I-XII around the perimeter. A central circle is labeled 'O'.
Fig. 16.
Fig. 16: A circular dial with Roman numerals I-XII around the perimeter. A central circle is labeled 'O'.
A blank, aged, cream-colored page, likely an endpaper or flyleaf of a book. The page shows signs of wear, including faint smudges and discoloration, particularly along the right edge.This image shows a blank, aged, cream-colored page, likely an endpaper or flyleaf from an old book. The paper has a slightly textured appearance with some minor discoloration and faint smudges, particularly along the right edge. There is no text or other markings on the page.
A blank, aged, cream-colored page, likely an endpaper or flyleaf of a book. The page shows signs of wear, including faint smudges and discoloration, particularly along the top edge.This image shows a blank, aged, cream-colored page, likely an endpaper or flyleaf from an old book. The paper has a slightly textured appearance with some minor discoloration and faint smudges, particularly along the top edge. There is no text or other markings on the page.
A blank, aged, light brown page, likely an endpaper or flyleaf of a book. The page shows signs of wear, including creases, wrinkles, and discoloration.This image shows a single, blank page of aged paper. The paper has a warm, light brown or tan color, characteristic of old documents. The surface is not perfectly smooth; it features subtle textures, including fine creases, wrinkles, and some minor discoloration or foxing, particularly towards the edges. There is no text, handwriting, or any other markings on the page. The lighting appears to be coming from the left, creating a slight gradient in the color across the surface.
A blank, aged, light brown page, likely an endpaper or flyleaf of a book. The page shows signs of wear, including creases, discoloration, and faint smudges.This image shows a single, blank page of aged paper. The paper has a warm, light brown or tan color, characteristic of old documents. The surface is not perfectly smooth; it shows subtle variations in tone and texture, with some areas appearing slightly darker or more yellowed than others. There are faint, irregular creases and smudges scattered across the page, particularly towards the top and bottom edges. The overall appearance is that of a flyleaf or endpaper from an old book, showing signs of age and wear.
Embossed coat of arms of the United KingdomAn embossed coat of arms of the United Kingdom is centered on the book cover. It features a shield supported by two lions, with a crown above the shield. The entire emblem is surrounded by a decorative wreath.

ENCYCLOPÆDIA BRITANNICA

1897-1911