Timing device by Yvonne


29-APR-2018	Yvonne

We sat in a lecture about how sundials are made, and this was one of the
devices on display... can anyone put a name to it?

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
1/40s f/2.2 at 6.3mm iso320 full exif

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woody34		19-May-2018 00:47
I certainly can't , but looks totally intriguing . you must have enjoyed the lecture...V

Johnny JAG		18-May-2018 20:55
Wonderful piece of craftsmanship

Jackdad		18-May-2018 19:03
I'm guessing it doesn't have a quartz movement. :-D

Walter Otto Koenig		18-May-2018 16:17
Very nice shot. I like the decorated brass and stand. "V" This is an armillary sphere. The rings represent the various circles in space in relation to the earth. The photos stuck in it would need to be removed to use it. Also a bit small side.

Tom LeRoy		18-May-2018 15:35
I am always fascinated by sundials but have never seen one with the astronomical rings so beautifully crafted ! V

borisalex		18-May-2018 10:58
Great instrument with fine craftsmanship! V

Chris Morton		18-May-2018 08:52
an interesting bit of instrument making

Alan K		18-May-2018 08:14
That there would be a form of armillary sphere. I know this because I encountered a bunch of them in the Museo Galileo in Firenze (Florence) a couple of years back. One of these years I may even have the time to post my photos of them!

joseantonio		18-May-2018 04:22
it´s really interesting.Thank you for sharing.V.

Carl Carbone		18-May-2018 01:34
Frank? :-) Not sure, but it is a beautiful device.

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