The Astronomical Clock of Strasbourg Cathedral - Function and Significance

This book gives not only a detailed delineation of the artistic and technical components of the 1571-74 clock but it also presents new insighst in the astronomical indications and the underlying conceptional framework.

About the author

Günther Oestmann, Ph.D. (1992), Technical University Berlin, is a professional clockmaker and Professor for History of Science. His fields of research are the history of scientific instruments and clocks, history of astronomy and mathematical geography, as well as maritime history.

Product details

• Authors: Günther Oestmann
• Publisher: Brill
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 23.04.2020
• EAN: 9789004423466
• ISBN: 978-90-04-42346-6
• No. of pages: 344
• Weight: 636 g
• Series: Scientific Instruments and Col
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general)