Armilla

“Armillary Sphere, an instrument used in astronomy. In its simplest form, consisting of a ring fixed in the plane of the equator, the armilla is one of the most ancient of astronomical instruments. Slightly developed, it was crossed by another ring fixed in the plane of the meridian.” — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

Keywords

astronomy, sphere, instrument, ring, armillary, Armilla, Equator

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Source

The Encyclopedia Britannica, Eleventh Edition (New York: The Encyclopedia Britannica Company, 1910)II:575

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