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Bronze armillary sphere (replica)
When observing the sky, people in ancient times believed that the stars were attached to the inside of a rotating sphere. Copernicus gave his name to the theory of a geocentric universe, and the Vatican spread its beliefs by threatening scientific heretics who claimed otherwise with the stake. Today, we know that we live on the edge of a nearly infinite and ever-expanding universe. In armillary spheres, the Earth is positioned in a network of bronze bands that symbolise the known planetary orbits of the time. The path of the Sun is represented by a wide band called the ecliptic circle.
Dimensions:
- Height approx. 36.5 cm
- Width approx. 18.5 cm
- Depth approx. 18.5 cm
Product safety information
Manufacturer:
Authentic Models DI BV
De Hallen 1,
9723TW Groningen,
The Netherlands
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