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Detail #11

East side of the support for Danti's quadrant. Also visible are some of the inscribed sundials . The support reads

DILIGE'TI OBSERVATIONE PERSPECTA TROPICOP DISTANTIA G. XLVI.LVII.XXXIX.L. ET ANGULO SECTIONIS G. XXIII.XXVIII.XXXXVIIII.LV.

Detail 15 shows a better view of the support with a translation of the inscription.

The quadrant which rested on the support has been removed for conservation. A photo with the missing piece in place can be found at quadrant