Astrolabium - Richard Hermle’s Masterpiece of Celestial Mechanics
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Astrolabium - Richard Hermle’s Masterpiece of Celestial Mechanics
Celebrate the ingenuity of celestial navigation with this extraordinary Astrolabium, a stunning homage to the "Himmelsmaschinen" (Heaven's Machines) created by 18th-century clockmaker Philipp Matthäus Hahn. Designed by the legendary Richard Hermle as the crowning achievement of his clock-making career, this intricate timepiece merges celestial mechanics with precision engineering and timeless artistry.
This masterpiece features a quartz skeleton movement that powers its captivating design. Watch as the Earth rotates, revealing the 12 signs of the Zodiac, months, and days on the cylinder dial. The Moon completes its orbit around the Earth every 29.5 days, while the Earth revolves around the Sun in a perfect one-year cycle. Encased in a hand-blown crystal dome and mounted on a black lacquered wooden base, this Astrolabium is a stunning collector’s item and an elegant decor piece.
Features:
- Authentic replication of celestial mechanics with Earth’s rotation, Zodiac signs, months, and days
- High-precision quartz skeleton movement for accuracy and beauty
- Hand-blown crystal dome for a sophisticated display
- Mounted on a black lacquered wooden base
- Dimensions: 9” x 9” x 12”
- Powered by one "C" battery (included)
Pay tribute to the ingenuity of historical celestial navigation with this breathtaking Astrolabium, perfect for collectors, astronomy enthusiasts, or as an exceptional gift.
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