The Equatorial Armillary of Tycho Brahe, 17th century. Artist: Unknown

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The Equatorial Armillary of Tycho Brahe, built on the Danish isle of Huen to measure celestial latitude and longitude. This illustration is from Blaeu's 'Le Grand Atlas' of 1662.

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Photo credit: © CM Dixon/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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