Armillary sphere

Armillary sphere. Four column stand with circular base. Columns in form of figures; two male and two female. Compas set in centre of base plate. Engraved with name of the winds.The primary sphere consists of eight brass rings. In the centre there is a small terrestrial globe, mounted on the ecliptic axis so that its North and South equatorial poles point in the direction of the North and South equatorial poles of the armillary sphere. The terrestrial globe shows the outlines of the continents, which are labelled. America is separate from Asia, and Spain, 'Hispa', is the only country labelled in 'EVROPA'. For further information about the cartography and construction of this armillary sphere please refer to the related publication, Globes at Greenwich, pp.147-149

Object Details

ID: AST0618
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments
Type: Armillary sphere
Display location: Display - QH
Creator: Arsenius, Gualterus
Date made: 1568
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Overall: 360 mm x 260 mm x 4.2 kg