Orreries, Clocks, and London Society: The Evolution of Astronomical Instruments and Their Makers - Paperback
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Orreries, Clocks, and London Society: The Evolution of Astronomical Instruments and Their Makers
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...
Dr. Tony Buick is a chemist by profession and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry. In the area of amateur astronomy, he has contributed to Sky at Night, MENSA, the Society for Popular Astronomy and various other magazines and journals. Upon his retirement, Dr. Buick returned to his lifelong interest in astronomy, prompting the research that forms the foundation of this book. He has a wide...
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2nd 2020 Edition
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