Armillary Sphere Construction Plans – Amati

AM1202

$10.12

Description

Armillary Sphere Construction Plans from Amati Models of Italy. Please note that this is for the construction plans only, no other materials are included.

An armillary sphere (variations are known as spherical astrolabe, armilla, or armil) is a model of objects in the sky (on the celestial sphere), consisting of a spherical framework of rings, centered on Earth or the Sun, that represent lines of celestial longitude and latitude and other astronomically important features, such as the ecliptic. As such, it differs from a celestial globe, which is a smooth sphere whose principal purpose is to map the constellations. It was invented separately first in ancient China during the 4th century BC and ancient Greece during the 3rd century BC, with later uses in the Islamic world and Medieval Europe.

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Weight 1 lbs

Brand

Amati

Amati’s historic ship kits include wooden sailing ships, historic vessels, various boats, and historic subjects from across the world. Their kits are considered among the finest, and we carry their full range of kits, tools, and fittings. All Amati kits feature a wide range of metal parts, etched brass, and high quality wooden strips and dowels, and laser-cut framework for precise fitting.
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