Astronomical Ring

$179.95

Equatorial Solar Clock Astronomical Ring

Universal Solar Clock, scientific instrument called Astronomical Ring, perfect as an element of decoration, you can not miss as a collector's item.

belongs to the so-called Equatorial Solar Quadrant of universal type. Its history goes back to the XVIII century, when its use was generalized.

It consists of an adjustable ring for various latitudes, a meridian ring with the latitude scale, a folding hour ring and a slotted central ruler, with the graduation of the months, on which a small perforated cylinder moves. The time obtained is the local solar time.

Measurements:

Maximum Height (with base): 12cm / Diameter: 10cm / Thickness: 0.4cm

Handcrafted by Hemisferium. Instrumentos Científicos Antiguos, S.L. They specialize in making objects that link us to our scientific past and in making them accessible to all lovers of the art and beauty of science. They focus on each piece retaining its essence, its beauty and its original functions. They use quality materials and handcrafted processes to maintain the individual character of each instrument. Above all, Hemisferium work with honesty, and their goal is to help spread the knowledge behind these instruments and the scientific discoveries that made them possible.