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ANALYSIS OF THE HOROMETER INSTRUMENT IN PETER APIAN'S INSTRUMENT BUCH.

Authors :
Gislén, Lars
Source :
Journal of Astronomical History & Heritage. Sep2024, Vol. 27 Issue 3, p521-536. 16p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The Horometer instrument in Peter Apian's 1533 Instrument Buch is described and analyzed. This paper is illustrated by several examples of how to manipulate and set up the instrument using the Sun, the Moon and stars to determine time. The paper also contains an Appendix on the mathematics behind its construction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*STARS
*ASTRONOMICAL instruments
*LONGITUDE
*SUN
*MOON
*LATITUDE

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Language :
English
ISSN :
14402807
Volume :
27
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Astronomical History & Heritage
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
180160152
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3724/sp.j.1440-2807.2024.03.06
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