armillary sphere
/ˈɑːɹmɪlɚɹi sfˈɪɹ/
/ˈɑːmɪləɹi sfˈiə/
Armillary sphere
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armillarsfär, armillar
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
Exempel
The armillary sphere was used by astronomers in ancient Greece to demonstrate the motions of stars and planets.
Den armillarsfären användes av astronomer i det antika Grekland för att demonstrera stjärnors och planeters rörelser.
During the Renaissance, armillary spheres became intricate works of art, crafted from brass and adorned with decorative features.
Under renässansen blev armillarsfärer invecklade konstverk, tillverkade av mässing och prydda med dekorativa inslag.
