Armillary Sphere
Armillary Sphere

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brass + wood | size 20 x 14 cm (h/w)

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Armillary Sphere
Armillary Sphere

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Armillary Sphere

An armillary sphere also called a world machine, is one of the oldest astronomical devices, which serves to represent the movement of celestial bodies. The smaller sphere symbolises the Earth, while the outer circle with a latitude scale represents the celestial meridian. The vertical plane marks the celestial equator. The ecliptic is divided into twelve signs of the zodiac. Brass antique on a wooden pedestal. With a movable axis. Size 20 x 14 cm (h/w).

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