Armillary Sphere

Armillary sphere. The primary sphere consists of six metal rings. Between the primary sphere and the meridian ring, there is a movable metal semicircle fixed to the poles. A small yellow wooden square acts as a sliding indicator. Attached to the meridian ring, there is a graduated altitude quadrant with a yellow altitude quadrant with a yellow star as a sliding indicator. The sphere with its meridian ring is sustained by a metal arm attached to the pillar of a metal tripod stand. For full details about the cartography and construction of this armillary sphere please refer to the related publication.

Object Details

ID: GLB0227
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments; Charts and maps
Type: Armillary Sphere
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Sajelawo
Date made: circa 1960
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 605 x 490 mm; Diameter of sphere: 415 mm; Diameter of Meridian Ring: 468 mm