Horology, a Child of Astronomy

by Gregory Gardinetti and Dominique Flechon

Horology, A Child of Astronomy, a publication from the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie, lifts the veil on the mysteries of astronomy and considers its relation to the measurement of time. It follows the study of the movements of the Sun, Earth, Moon and the Universe to guide the reader towards a closer understanding of the astronomical complications of today's timepieces. The wristwatch carries on a fabulous human adventure, and continues to fascinate...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 2940506019
• ISBN13: 9782940506019
• Release Date: August 2015
• Publisher: Watchprint.com Sarl
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.0" x 11.6"