Piercing the Veil

Since time immemorial, man has turned to the heavens with fascination and wonder. “Where am I,” he asks, “in this great universe? What portend these stars which hang above like a trillion guiding lights?”

He need wonder no longer.

Long have the ancient and obscure arts of celestial reckoning lain beyond the reach of ordinary men. Great learning and intricate tools were required to pierce the veil of ignorance. Today, that veil is torn asunder. Today we present:

G. Gobille’s Armillary Sphere

For the first time, discerning members of the public may find - in this very place - an affordable, comprehensive guide to the firmament. With our revolutionary Armillary Sphere, the sky is your oyster. Only ask, and it is yours.

Should you desire to know more, we are pleased to present the features of our miracle device, and details of this unprecedented offer. With pride in our hearts, we are also glad to reveal the glowing reception we’ve received from customers and critics alike.

To our loyal customers, we are honoured to offer our unflinching support.

Finally, with humility, we submit for your consideration, who we are.

We implore you, however, not to linger on these details. Despite our best efforts, supplies are limited, and demand is frankly astronomical. Hasten to claim your sphere today, lest the constellations and their import remain a mystery for all time…