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Brass Armillary Sundial

If you can look at a unique work of art features for your yard or garden to be armillary what you're looking for. Brass Armillary spheres were used for centuries as globes corresponding to the meridians of the world.

You probably heard about brass which is a alloy of copper and zinc. So, you might be thinking brass armillary sundials are made of only brass. Practically it is not true; it can be made of any durable metals such as brass, steel and aluminum.

You might also wonder that there is hard to find the use of English word “Armillary”.  The word comes from latin word “Armilla” which means bracelet. A digital watch can be looks like a bracelet that we can wear on wrist. But, how come a sundial can looks like a bracelet. Actually, a brass armillary sundial looks like a big bracelet.

This type of sundials are constructed in way to represent the earth`s equator, prime meridian and other celestial circles. Rings or bands of metal are positioned such a way to represent those things which are perfect for adding charm and personality in your garden and sometimes a breathtaking ornament for your garden visitors.

This device has a large arrow that passed through the main ring. Two hand straps keep the arrow in place, with deep, with roman numerals on the inside. In the sunny sky; North directed arrows works like a genomon and casts a shadow on the numbers and indicates the time. The construction is solid polished brass and can be maintained with regular beauty care.

Elegant arcs and rings of the armillary sundial is unique and their relative placement with the arrow gnomon accurately tells the time. It also comes with sophisticated decorations like stars, or roman numerals to display hours and minutes .

Frequent durable metals used in brass armillary such as brass, steel and aluminum, which makes it ideal for outdoor use. As the sundial gets old, there is a layer of debris called cerdigris patina deposited on the brass, which makes it more eye-catching with age. Armillary can be made with steel. In that case, it can be black powder painted to preserve the color of strong weather and prevent form getting rust and corrosion for many years.

When these types of sundial made or aluminum, it comes with more permanent base fixture. If this pedestal does not come with the package, additional bases need to be purchased separately. Armillary bases may consist of a base of cast iron, aluminum base, wrought iron stand or granite base which makes the sundial more challenging and exciting.
Posted by Sazzad Chowdhury at 8:21 AM
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