File:Britannica armilla.jpg

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An armillary sphere is a model of the celestial sphere made from several metal rings

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English: An armillary sphere is a model of the celestial sphere made from several metal rings.
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Source "Armilla", The Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th ed., vol II (Andros – Austria), 1910, p. 575, based on a picture by Thomas Blundeville in M. Blundevile His Exercises, early 17th century. https://archive.org/details/encyclopdiabri02chisrich/page/575/mode/1up
Author Encyclopaedia Britannica (article by M.L.H., image adapted from one by Thomas Blundeville)

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