Strasbourg astronomical clock

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Strasbourg cathedral – 27

Posted by hbhatnagar ⋅ 20/04/2017 ⋅ 4 Comments

A last look at the orrery. A small side-note; the clock shows the completion date of the clock as 1842 but it was completed in 1843… A last note for any of you who happen to visit Strasbourg, there’s a reportedly wonderful display of models of Jesus and the apostles walking across the clock at noon-ish. … Continue reading →

Strasbourg cathedral – 26

Posted by hbhatnagar ⋅ 20/04/2017 ⋅ 7 Comments

A portrait of Copernicus, perhaps to commemorate the man who turned astronomy on its head, right next to an ecclesiastical clock in a church no less.

Strasbourg cathedral – 25

Posted by hbhatnagar ⋅ 19/04/2017 ⋅ 4 Comments

Each piece was so exquisitely crafted. A globe (I assume) in front of the clock.

Strasbourg cathedral – 24

Posted by hbhatnagar ⋅ 18/04/2017 ⋅ 6 Comments

Another view of the Astronomical clock at Strasbourg cathedral. This is the perpetual calendar. More information on the clock can be read here.

Strasbourg cathedral – 23

Posted by hbhatnagar ⋅ 18/04/2017 ⋅ 2 Comments

Strasbourg cathedral is famous for it’s astronomical clock. The details can be found at its own wikipedia page. For me at the moment, I just admired its beauty…This is the orrery, showing the solar system.

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