Armillary Sphere: Ptolemaic

Adler Planetarium
Chicago, United States

Internal ecliptic axis. Similar to another armillary sphere dated 1575 in the Musée de Cinquantenaire, Brussels. Inscription: "NEPOS GEMMAE FRISV LOVANY FECIT ANNO 1562 GA" Wheels read "IN 7000 ANNI CIRCVMVOLVITVR".

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Title: Armillary Sphere: Ptolemaic
Type: Armillary Sphere
Medium: brass, silvered brass

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