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| This is one of the instruments designed by Ferdinand Verbiest. The celestial globe is used to map and identify celestial objects. You can click on the following picture to get a close view of the detail of the markings and the scales used. |
| Notice that the stars are indicated by their relative brightness. Each of the major stars and constellations is named. |
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