A warm glow shines from the rings of these stately pieces, featuring four 25w Edison-style tube bulbs arranged satellite-style around a sphere. An in-line rotary dial rheostat switch controls the level of light, from quite bright to just barely visible.

The copper hue version is hand-painted steel; the brass version is of solid brass.

These illuminated objects are perfect for a den, bedroom, living room or bookcase. They cast a very warm candlelight-like color, and can be bright enough to read by. The concentric rings are adjustable, and the sphere may be turned to adjust the angle of the tube bulbs.

They measure 19.5" tall, 17" wide (including the arrow head and tail), 12" round, and are all-metal construction. All electrical materials are certified by UL or the European or Asian equivalent agency, and all circuits are carefully tested for safety and durability. The bulbs are candelabra-style squirel-cage filament, 3.25" in length.

The armillary sphere was invented hundreds of years ago as a tool for modeling the position and motion of a heavenly body. The rings would be adjusted in order to trace the path of the stars. Some credit its invention to a Greek named Eratosthenos. Others have said that Chinese or other Greek scholars invented it. Regardless of its inventor, the armillary sphere is one of the oldest astronomical instruments in the world.

All electrical materials used are new and certified, and all connections are designed for safety and durability. The unit has been fully tested for soundness and reliability.

Our Edison bulbs are custom-made according to Illuminated Objects specifications, and have a slight amber hue and a subtle mirrored finish. They are rated to last 3,000 hrs., and considerably more if dimmed even a small amount. Never worry about replacements - we have thousands, and they are available for a mere $5.50 each. Just contact us.

You can see more examples of Dr. White's creations at Illuminatedobjects.com.