The Table Planetarium - AstroMedia
Pre-cut AstroMedia cardboard kit for a classic armillary sphere showing the movements of the Sun, Moon, planets and fixed star sky above and below the horizon, for every day of the year and for every location on Earth.
The classic
This type of classical armillary sphere has been used as a standard instrument for observer-centred astronomy for over 2,000 years. With the tabletop planetarium, the movements of the sun, moon, planets and stars above and below the horizon can be shown and made understandable, for every day of the year and for every place on earth.Convincing mechanics
The meridian can be adjusted to all latitudes from the North to the South Pole. The ecliptic shows all annual positions of the sun, with date and degree scales and the ranges of the zodiac constellations and signs. The hour ring displays the True Local Time, the lengths of the day and night, and the twilight hours. Along the moving lunar orbit you can see the wandering nodes and the areas where solar and lunar eclipses take place. The planetary spheres can also be moved as desired.With the book screws, the rings and the stand of the tabletop planetarium can be assembled so that it can be disassembled and reassembled at any time.
Available as a set - the tabletop planetarium including 18 book screws
Here are some customer videos - assembly instructions in pictures
You can find an illustrated construction report here.
| Aspiration scale: | Challenging |
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| Time Line: | 10 Hours |
16 pre-punched and printed sheets of construction cardboard, DIN A4
including accessories:
3 round pieces of wood, 150 x 2.5 mm (celestial axis)
3 disks made of hard PVC, 8 mm (OD) x 2.7 mm (ID) x 0.5 mm (sliding bearing for celestial sphere)
4 wire pins, 13 x 1.25 mm, (ecliptic brackets)
2 hemispheres made of wood, Ø 25 mm with 2.5 mm hole, unpainted (earth globe)
5 foam rubber balls, 13 - 20 mm, with slot, unpainted (planetary balls), also available separately as a replacement set
detailed assembly instructions
Dimensions of the built article: Ø approx. 33 cm, height approx. 35 cm Construction
time: approx. 10 hours
Distributor:
PGI-Skarabäus, Im Kränzliacker 9, 79576 Weil am Rhein, Germany, pgi-shop.de
PGI-Skarabäus, Lerchenstrasse 38, 4147 Aesch, Switzerland, pgi-shop.ch
Manufacturer: AstroMedia GmbH, Im Wirrigen 30, 45731 Waltrop, Germany, astromedia.de
Adult supervision:
Children under 14 years of age should use the kit under adult supervision to avoid risks from improper handling.
Be careful with small parts:
Hazard of suffocation! Keep small parts out of the reach of small children.
Risk of injury:
Be particularly careful when handling pointed and sharp parts! Use sharp tools carefully and, if necessary, take appropriate safety measures to avoid injuries.
Fire hazard:
Keep away from open fire and heat sources. Product contains highly flammable materials.
Be careful when focusing light: Do not leave lenses in direct sunlight as they can create a focal point.
Use of adhesive:
When using adhesive, follow the manufacturer's safety instructions. Work in well-ventilated rooms and avoid skin or eye contact.
Intended use:
The kit may only be used in accordance with the enclosed instructions. Independent modifications can affect the functionality and safety of the built model.
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