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Analysis of the Horometer Instrument in Peter Apian's Instrument Buch

Gislén, Lars LU (2024) In Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage 27(3). p.521-536
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.
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Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage
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27
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3
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15 pages
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Editorial Department of Journal of University of Science and Technology of China
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1440-2807
DOI
10.3724/SP.J.1440-2807.2024.03.06
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English
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