Analemmatic sundial in
Torreón, Coahuila, México

Wind rose or nautical rose

The wind rose is placed at the south side of the sundial.
The compass was placed here to show the 8° difference between geographic and magnetic north.

The wind rose indicates the cardinal, lateral an collateral points.
The motto Captivum Motus, which means "Motion [of the Sun] captured" is placed above it.

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