What does an armillary sphere do?

Hellenistic Greeks invented and used armillary spheres in the third century as a way to understand the horizon, meridian, equator, tropics and polar circles of the earth. They function as skeletal globes.

How do I read an armillary sphere?

To read an armillary sphere, first familiarize yourself with the parts. The ring along the base is the horizon. On the armillary, the outermost ring is the meridian, while the largest inner ring is the ecliptic ring. Locate the date on the ecliptic ring and place a marker that represents the sun on it. Turn the sphere to trace the path the sun will take on that day. Use the markings on the horizon to find the ascension of the sunrise, and the ecliptic ring to find out the elevation of the sun at noon. Find a collection of armillary spheres on 1stDibs.

How do I make a garden sphere?

Garden spheres can be made in a number of ways and out of a wide variety of materials. One method that is popular for DIYers is pouring concrete into glass lighting globes, letting the concrete dry and then breaking the glass and removing it to reveal the globe underneath. Find vintage and contemporary garden spheres from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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Questions About Galatea Of The Spheres

What does an armillary sphere do?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
Hellenistic Greeks invented and used armillary spheres in the third century as a way to understand the horizon, meridian, equator, tropics and polar circles of the earth. They function as skeletal globes.
How do I read an armillary sphere?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To read an armillary sphere, first familiarize yourself with the parts. The ring along the base is the horizon. On the armillary, the outermost ring is the meridian, while the largest inner ring is the ecliptic ring. Locate the date on the ecliptic ring and place a marker that represents the sun on it. Turn the sphere to trace the path the sun will take on that day. Use the markings on the horizon to find the ascension of the sunrise, and the ecliptic ring to find out the elevation of the sun at noon. Find a collection of armillary spheres on 1stDibs.
How do I make a garden sphere?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Garden spheres can be made in a number of ways and out of a wide variety of materials. One method that is popular for DIYers is pouring concrete into glass lighting globes, letting the concrete dry and then breaking the glass and removing it to reveal the globe underneath. Find vintage and contemporary garden spheres from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.