Wonderful Machines of the Far West, Vol. 1

...they are one by one identical to those in the heavens. The instrument is made of glass and is entirely transparent; it is truly a treasure rare in the world. This is recorded in the Record of Foreign Lands authored by the Western scholar Mr. Aleni. His words should not be taken as deception. I was suddenly lost in thought and secretly yearned for such things. Alas, by what fate could such curious machines appear in our age for me to see even once? In the winter of the Bingyin year.