Purpose:Illustrate the epicycle nature of Ptolemy's model of the solar system
Description:This device consists of a rotating wooden disc on a stick. Steadily rotate the stick around its end while simultaneously rotating the smaller disc. The dot in the light area on the disc represents a planet.
Availability:Available
Loc codes:OS1
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