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Tycho Brahe with Armillary Sphere

Tycho Brahe with Armillary Sphere

A replica of Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe using his armillary sphere. This device allowed observers to measure the position of celestial objects or the distance between them.
Galleries: Astronomical Instruments, Men, National Air and Space Museum
Keywords: air and space museum, armillary, astronomer, astronomy, district of columbia, museum, national air and space museum, science, smithsonian, sphere, tychobrahe, washington dc
Photo Location: National Air and Space Museum, Washington, DC
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 06/28/2009
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Original Dimensions: 5109×3406
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 38°53'18.49"N 77°1'11.34"W
Picture Number: 1282