** The ancient charm of the Armillari dials: history, science and astronomy **
Since ancient times, humanity has observed the sky trying to understand the mystery of the stars. Primitive men believed that the stars were fixed on a celestial sphere, an immense rotating dome that enveloped the earth. This geocentric conception of the universe, where the earth was at the center of everything, was supported for centuries, until Copernico proposed its revolutionary heliocentric theory, which positioned the sun at the center of the planetary system. Although the Copernican idea opened the doors to a new vision of the universe, initially encountered a harsh resistance by the Vatican, who considered a heretic anyone who supported a different vision from the earth in the center of the universe, threatening even to condemn the scientists to the stake who embraced these theories.
Today, we know that our planet is on the edge of an almost infinite universe, in continuous expansion. The arms quadrants, ancient and fascinating tools, symbolize this journey into the knowledge of the universe. They represent the model of the universe as it was once imagined, with the earth in the center, surrounded by a complex intertwining of metal circles. Each bronze ring in the Armillar dials represents the path of a planet, as was known according to the observations and theories of the time. At the center of this fascinating tool, the earth is immersed in a geometric network that indicates the position of the celestial bodies and symbolizes planetary movements.
One of the most significant elements of a turnaround is the "ecliptic circle," a wide and clearly visible band that represents the apparent path of the sun in the sky during the year. This circle shows the inclination of the earth with respect to the sun orbit and recalls the fundamental role that the position of the sun has always played for the observation and study of the cosmos. The Armillar dials are much more than simple scientific tools; They are testimonies of the evolution of human thought, which from an terracentric vision has embraced an increasingly broad and complex understanding of the universe. Perfect as collectible pieces or decorative elements, the Armyllar dials bring with them a historical charm and a symbolic value that enrich every environment with a touch of elegance and mystery.
Refined bronze color
Height 36.5 cm
Diameter 18.50 cm
Height inch 14.4
Diameter inch 7.30
Weight 1.34 kg
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