Orreries, Clocks, and London Society: The Evolution of Astronomical Instruments and Their Makers

by Tony Buick

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Orreries--mechanical models of the Solar System and its motions--are found everywhere. They appear in paintings, on computers, across natural landscapes, and in museums all over the world. The more you look, the more you find, yet their significance is often overlooked aside other great astronomical inventions.

This book reclaims the history of the orrery, offering a fascinating look into its evolution over the centuries. With a particular...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:3030617769

ISBN13:9783030617769

Release Date:December 2020

Publisher:Springer

Length:348 Pages

Weight:1.40 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"

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