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What does an armillary sphere do?
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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.
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Armillary Sphere
Located in Houston, TX
This armillary sphere is made of metal and has a rust color finish. It is mounted on a small
Category
Early 20th Century European Mounted Objects
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Exclusive Antique Armillary Sphere
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
An armillary sphere is a model of objects in the sky consisting of a spherical framework of rings
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Iron Armillary Sphere
Located in Dallas, TX
Simple yet stunning very large armillary sphere pierced with an arrow; Iron with bronze finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage Iron Stand with Armillary Sphere
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual French glass top stand crafted in iron featuring a fully functioning armillary sphere and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Other End Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
An Attractive Late 20th Century Armillary Sphere
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
An attractive black iron decorative armillary sphere on a stand with three legs. The sphere
Category
20th Century European Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
Brass & Teak Armillary Sphere Vintage Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage brass armillary sphere table lamp, mounted on a solid teak base. This was made
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
