Brass Armillary With Compass On Wood BaseArmillary globe with a brass finish reflects the craftsmanship and skill of ancient Greeks who sought to understand time and the way of the planets. This armillary comes equipped with a compass inserted within a sturdy wooden base. Armillary made out of brass Base made out of wood with a compass inside Felt lining on the bottomDimensions - 7L x 7W x 11H Inches (17.8L x 17.8W x 27.9H CM)This is a replica of a European Demonstrational Armillary Sphere. It was used to measure the relationships of the objects in the sky. Each piece is made of finely crafted brass. It consists of a set of graduated rings representing circles on the celestial sphere. This is one variation of a brass armillary sphere. With the earth at the center, an armillary globe was believed to show how the stars move around the Earth. The globe is surrounded by zodiac signs and symbols. Armillary interior spins including the globe Made out