Document Details Ptolomaeus von Kassel [Der...] - Landgraf Wilhelm IV. von Hessen-KAssel und die Astronomie:
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- Title: Ptolomaeus von Kassel [Der...] - Landgraf Wilhelm IV. von Hessen-KAssel und die Astronomie
SubTitle: Kataloge der Museumslandschaft Hessen-Kassel Bd. 38 - Author: Gaulke
- Publisher: Museumslandschaft Hessen Kassel
Keywords: catalog astronomical complication(s)
Other Keywords: Buergi Burgi Kassel Willhelm celestial globe
ISBN: 3 91787 43 1
Language: GER
Notes: Scholarly catalog of the astronomical instruments and timekeepers in the collection of MArgraf Willhelm IV of Kassel, including 1). the Willhelmsuhr, Inv U63 (ca.1560, by Schoener, BAldewein, Bucher and Diepel) with celestial globe, 2). The Calendarclock with remontoire Inv U47 (after 1582, by Buergi), 3). The equationclock Inv U24 (ca.1591, by Buergi and Emck), 4). The Wunderuhr with crossbeat escapement Inv U43 (probably Buergi after 1600), 5). Five major sundials , 6.) Two celestial Globes with clocks, Kassel I Inv U94 and KAssel II Inv U 93 by Buergi 1580-1595 7.) The Eisenhoit Silver celestial globe with clock, after 1582 Inv A10 8) A silver mechanized celestial globe of unknown maker Inv A9, 9) The Armillary Spere clock Inv U45 by Cordeliers, Lyon before 1580, plus astrolabiums, armillary speres, nocturnals etc. Glossary bibliography, superb detailed color illustrations and detailed description of all pieces, plus backgroun essays.
Edition: 2007, 1st edition -- Copyright: 2007
Kind: Book
Type: Timekeeper (general)
Geographic area: Germany
Topic: Astronomy
Organization: Museum
Pages: 262 -- Height in cm: 26
Print Status: 1 (1 means in print - 2 means out of print)
Entered By: fortunat
BHM No: 12076 - Publisher: Museumslandschaft Hessen Kassel
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