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Armillary sphere
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esfera armilar, armilar
a model of the celestial sphere, historically used to depict and study the positions of celestial objects, consisting of a series of hoops representing important circles in the sky
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The armillary sphere was used by astronomers in ancient Greece to demonstrate the motions of stars and planets.
La esfera armilar fue utilizada por los astrónomos en la antigua Grecia para demostrar los movimientos de las estrellas y los planetas.
During the Renaissance, armillary spheres became intricate works of art, crafted from brass and adorned with decorative features.
Durante el Renacimiento, las esferas armilares se convirtieron en intrincadas obras de arte, elaboradas en latón y adornadas con detalles decorativos.
