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Armillary sphere
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sfera armillare, armilla
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 sfera armillare era utilizzata dagli astronomi nell'antica Grecia per dimostrare i movimenti delle stelle e dei pianeti.
During the Renaissance, armillary spheres became intricate works of art, crafted from brass and adorned with decorative features.
Durante il Rinascimento, le sfere armillari divennero intricate opere d'arte, realizzate in ottone e adornate con elementi decorativi.
