This is an official definition authorised by the Astronist Institution.
Temple of the Armillary Sphere
ˈtɛmp(ə)l ɒv ðə ɑːmɪləri sfɪə
noun | Archaeoastronology
an ancient Chinese temple built by the monk I-Hsing as a means for astronomical and astrological observations and study.
Origin and etymology
- Astro-English: from Astronese, the phrase Temple of the Armillary Sphere was popularised by Cometan as part of his initial scholarship of Chinese Astronicism.
