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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a fascinating 17th-century guide to the science of sundials and clocks and the intersection of astronomy, geometry, and trigonometry. A groundbreaking work, the book includes detailed instructions for creating various types of sundials and clocks, accompanied by illustrations. The author discusses the principles behind these instruments, including calculations for determining the time based on the sun's position. The book's comprehensive and practical approach has made it a valuable resource for horologists, astronomers, and historians interested in the development of timekeeping technology. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.