
Abū Maʻshar
-886
Astrological treatises
early 15th century, in or before 1403
Bruges, Belgium
254 x 175 mm
MS M.785
Purchased in 1935
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First Decanus of Capricornus in three zones:
1) Sphaera Persica:
Hindquarters of bear, inscribed SECUNDA MEDIETAS URSE MAIORIS (Constellation: Ursa Major); woman, inscribed MULIER (Constellation: Virgo ?); fish head, inscribed CAPUT PISCIS NI