MUHAMMAD IBN HILAL Islamic astronomers were heavily influenced by the Ancient Greeks, who in turn built on the work of even older cultures. The globe features
48 engraved constellations which would have formed the classical Greek view of the stars. That view included the zodiac, which is a collection of shapes that evolved in Mesopotamia between 3200 and 500 BCE. The classical map also included Mediterranean-based constellations that date back to 2800 BCE. The origins of some constellations shown on the instrument are unknown.

PROCESS:
Two hemispheres from spun sheet copper fitted together to form a sphere. Turning mechanism was machined from block of solid brass. Base is chiseled from a single piece of european white oak (ebonised). With the exception of Steel ball bearings all components are bespoke made.

engraved spun copper (oxidised), brass fittings,
steel ball bearings, European White Oak base (ebonised)