Celestial instruments Surviving artifact

Ecliptic Armilla — Beijing

1669–1673

Speculative use · Tartarian imagining

Imagine a dragon-supported Tartarian instrument tracing the sky above an imperial city.

An imagined use within Tartarian lore; its historic use is not established by this interpretation.

Where it survives

Beijing Ancient Observatory

Beijing, China

Surviving installation; pin marks the current site approximately. Access and operating status vary.

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