Water-powered Armillary Sphere
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Title
Water-powered Armillary Sphere
Subject
Astronomic tools
Description
The armillary sphere was completed by Zhang Heng by adding horizon and meridian rings. He invented the wor'd's first water-powered armillary sphere by use of an inflow clepsydra clock.
Creator
Zhang Heng
Date
Han Dynasty
Contributor
Shi Shen; Gan De; Luoxia Hong; Xiangyu Wangren; Geng Shouchang; Fu An; Jia Kui
Relation
Seismometer
Format
Spherical frame of rings
Type
Physical object
Coverage
Chinese astronomy
Collection
Citation
Zhang Heng, “Water-powered Armillary Sphere,” The Ancient Chinese Technology, accessed May 18, 2024, https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-1/items/show/21.