Geared to the Stars: The Evolution of Planetariums, Orreries, and Astronomical Clocks

by Henry C. King

Unique, comprehensive reference work presents a complete history of geared planetary machines from Archimedes to present-day astronomical clocks based on personal examination of numerous machines,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802023126
• ISBN13: 9780802023124
• Release Date: January 1978
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Length: 442 Pages