Italian armillary sphere, 1648

Made:
1648 in Italy and Rome
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Brass armillary sphere by Adam Heroldt, Rome
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Brass armillary sphere by Adam Heroldt, Rome

Brass armillary sphere by Adam Heroldt, Rome

Brass armillary sphere by Adam Heroldt, Rome
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Brass armillary sphere by Adam Heroldt, Rome
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

The solar system model was used to demonstrate the motions of
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Brass armillary sphere by Adam Heroldt, Rome, dated 1648 with pillar stand and green malachite Earth globe with rotating circles for the Sun and Moon.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1952-222
Materials:
brass, malachite and complete
Measurements:
overall (estimate): 300 x 190 mm
type:
in-housearmillary sphere
credit:
Backer, H.E.