Armillary Sphere
Armillary sphere. The primary sphere consists of six metal rings. Between the primary sphere and the meridian ring, there is a movable metal semicircle fixed to the poles. A small yellow wooden square acts as a sliding indicator. Attached to the meridian ring, there is a graduated altitude quadrant with a yellow altitude quadrant with a yellow star as a sliding indicator. The sphere with its meridian ring is sustained by a metal arm attached to the pillar of a metal tripod stand. For full details about the cartography and construction of this armillary sphere please refer to the related publication.
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Object Details
ID: | GLB0227 |
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Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments; Charts and maps |
Type: | Armillary Sphere |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Sajelawo |
Date made: | circa 1960 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 605 x 490 mm; Diameter of sphere: 415 mm; Diameter of Meridian Ring: 468 mm |
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