Description
- The brass sphere at the center of the armillary represents the Earth. This reproduction of a European Demonstrational Armillary Sphere shows the relationship among important lines and points in the sky such as The Celestial Equator, the Celestial Poles, the Ecliptic and the Vernal Equinox.
- The ecliptic rings are divided with the signs of the zodiac and this Armillary Sphere has an extra divided axis where the entire celestial sphere can be set to any angle.
- The rim of the armillary sphere is marked \"A PARIS Chez G. Gobille a P Ache Royalle.\"
- This armillary sphere is solid brass with a rich antique patina finish that will not tarnish or show fingerprints. The heavy solid brass base is mounted on turned solid hardwood, and the bottom is covered with felt.
- The Medium Armillary Sphere measures 11 inches (28 cm) tall, 7 1/2 inches (19 cm) in diameter, and weighs 3.6 pounds (1.6 kg).
The brass sphere at the center of the armillary represents the Earth. This reproduction of a European Demonstrational Armillary Sphere shows the relationship among important lines and points in the sky such as The Celestial Equator, the Celestial Poles, the Ecliptic and the Vernal Equinox. The ecliptic rings are divided with the signs of the zodiac and this Armillary Sphere has an extra divided axis where the entire celestial sphere can be set to any angle. The rim of the armillary sphere is marked \"A PARIS Chez G. Gobille a P Ache Royalle.\" This armillary sphere is solid brass with a rich antique patina finish that will not tarnish or show fingerprints. The heavy solid brass base is mounted on turned solid hardwood, and the bottom is covered with felt. The Medium Armillary Sphere measures 11 inches (28 cm) tall, 7 1/2 inches (19 cm) in diameter, and weighs 3.6 pounds (1.6 kg). Your purchase directly helps a young childs education in rural India Because Some part of our profit from every sale we give healthy foods and clothes to needy poor childrens. By purchasing from Malla Incorporation, a portion of your purchase amount is used to support the basic education of the Artisans young children, as well as the development of the arts and crafts industry in Rural India. This industry is highly labor intensive, cottage based and decentralized - what it needs is Global Awareness, Strategy and Innovation - and that is what we are here to achieve. Support child education in India, and the preservation of this age old craft. Spread the word! Visit our store to see our full selection of beautiful & unique handicrafts!