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Astronomical Clock
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Uploaded: 11/29/11 7:10 PM GMT
Astronomical Clock
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The astronomical clock at the Town Hall of Ulm (the town where was born Albert Einstein) is a masterpiece of mediaeval horology. Constructed in 1581 by the principal clockmaker of the times, Isaak Habrecht of Strasburg, the magnificent and detailed design of the zodiac, the clock hand and clock face are really impressive. However, on second glance, the clock impresses even more by the way it functions and the multitude of information it can provide. At least 15 different astronomical data and events can be read, assuming the observer understands how to interpret the position of the hands and the zodiac.
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Wonderful narrative and it's amazing what they could do back then, truly a work of art, and skill.=^..^=Tigs
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
An amazing clock indeed!!! Your capture is beautifully done Antonio and thanks so much for your description of it!
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I love this!! Very nice angle!
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I think I must have seen this clock somewhere before. It sure is a phenomenal piece of construction. Yes, I think it was on Caedes because as I recall, someone commented about the numeral 4 being four lines and not an IV. Lots of color in those lovely paintings around the clock too. Wonderfully clear shot, Antonio and a very interesting narrative about it.
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Wonderful clock. Very different angle of shot. Nice lighting for the golden parts.
Tanju
Tanju
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Magnificent old clock.Beautiful photo and Fantastic narrative.
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What a spectacular clock with the zodiac around the face, really like the angle and your capture
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So is the correct time 8:30 or half past Gemini?
A nice closeup of this fabulous old clock, Antonio. Good details and colours in the photo.
A nice closeup of this fabulous old clock, Antonio. Good details and colours in the photo.
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The difference between a bad artist and a good one is: the bad artist seems to copy a great deal; the good one really does. ~William Blake
Antonio - A wonderful piece of 1581 technology, beautiful art - great photography. Thad
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If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine The Earth without art is just 'eh'.
Excellent detail on the clock ... the paintings caught my eye too. Beautifully captured, Antonio.
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