armillary sphere
noun[C]
uk/ɑːˌmɪl.ər.i ˈsfɪər/us/ɑːrˌmɪl.ɚ.i ˈsfɪr/amodelshowingthepositionsof thestarsandplanetsand consisting of severalcirclesformingasphere(=ballshape):
(显示星辰及行星位置的)浑仪Several differenttypesofglobesand armillarysphereswereinventedbyMuslimastronomers.穆斯林天文学家发明了好几种不同类型的球仪及浑仪。
Theflagof Portugalfeaturesan armillarysphere.葡萄牙国旗上有一个浑仪的图案。
- GreekastronomerPtolemy is usuallyassociatedwith theearliestarmillaryspheres.
- Astronomicalhighlightsare the fourbrassarmillaryspheresmade by Antonio Lupicini.
- He made the armillaryspherefor the newherbgardenat Wisley.