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armillary sphere

 

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Noun armillary sphere has 1 sense
  1. armillary sphere, armilla - a celestial globe consisting of metal hoops; used by early astronomers to determine the positions of stars
    --1 is a kind of celestial globe

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Armillary Sphere

Description:

An armillary sphere is a celestial model consisting of several rings representing the positions of celestial objects in the sky. It is used for astronomical and navigational purposes.

Examples:

As a Noun (Popular Sense):

The armillary sphere in the museum beautifully showcases the intricate movements of the celestial bodies.

She was mesmerized by the armillary sphere and spent hours studying the positions of stars and planets.

As a Noun (Local Sense):

In his study, the professor had a small armillary sphere that he used to teach his students about the cosmos.

The gift store had a unique armillary sphere made by a local artisan, which drew the attention of many visitors.

As an Adjective (Popular Sense):

The armillary sphere clock in the antique shop attracted the attention of collectors worldwide.

He assembled an armillary sphere puzzle and proudly showcased it on his bookshelf.

As an Adjective (Local Sense):

In the local astronomy club, they set up an armillary sphere demonstration to educate the community about the night sky.

The armillary sphere pendant made by a local jeweler was a fashionable accessory among the townspeople.

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