Armillary Sphere

Description:

A bronze figure of Atlas supports an iron semicircular band. This, in turn, supports the brass armillary sphere with the usual meridian, equator, tropics, polar circles, ecliptic, and a horizon engraved with a zodiac calendar. The style of this instrument, as well as the position of the vernal point (around 9.75 March), suggests that it was made in Italy in the late 16th century.

Date Made: 16th century

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Italy

Subject: Astronomy

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: PH.319945Catalog Number: 319945Accession Number: 240011

Object Name: armilllary sphere

Measurements: overall: 42 cm x 22.2 cm; 16 17/32 in x 8 3/4 inoverall: 17 in x 8 1/8 in x 7 3/4 in; 43.18 cm x 20.6375 cm x 19.685 cm

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Record Id: nmah_1188054

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