The components of the armillary sphere are labeled.

A

equinoctial ring, showing the sun's ascension

b

north pole nut holding sun Ψ

B

ecliptic ring, showing location of the sun on a specific day of a month

C

tropic of Cancer

d

pin holding moon Ζ

D

tropic of Capricorn

e

where tropic of Cancer touches ecliptic

E

arctic circle

f

where tropic of Capricorn touches ecliptic

F

antarctic circle

G

equinoctial colure

H

solstitial colure

J

terrestrial globe

K

terrestrial axis

L

flat celestial meridian

M

movable horizon

n

terrestrial north pole

N

celestial north pole

N

pedestal

O

joint

P

arc of joint O (0 to 90 degrees)

Q

brass arm

r

elevation screw

R

upright piece

s

terrestrial south pole

S

celestial south pole

T

box

U

1st of 2 axes of wheels for T (earth turns)

V

2nd of 2 axes of wheels for T (sphere of circles turns)

W

winch

Ψ

sun

Ζ

moon

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