Paperback. The Equation-of-Time denotes the variance between Mean Time as told by the Stars and Solar Time as told by the Sun. It was initially identified by Ptolemy around 200 CE. During the Early Middle Ages, astronomers utilized this Equation to assist in lunar observations. Throughout the High & Late Middle Ages, sundials held prominence as the primary means of timekeeping, indicating Solar Time. However, in the 17th century CE, the emergence of precise pendulum clocks and watches prompted a gradual shift towards the adoption of Mean Time over Solar Time. In particular, the use of Solar Time corrected by the Equation-of-Time to determine local mean time, was used in the determination of longitude at sea. Prior to the availability of time signals, sundials - together with tables detailing the Equation - were used to set clocks. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Titre: The Equation of Time - AEquatio Dierum (Paperback)
�diteur: Lulu.com, London
Date de parution: 2024
Langue: anglais
ISBN � 10 chiffres: 1445745410
ISBN � 13 chiffres: 9781445745411
Reliure: Paperback
�tat de l'article: new

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The Equation-of-Time denotes the variance between Mean Time as told by the Stars and Solar Time as told by the Sun. It was initially identified by Ptolemy around 200 CE. During the Early Middle Ages, astronomers utilized this Equation to assist in lunar observations. Throughout the High & Late Middle Ages, sundials held prominence as the primary means of timekeeping, indicating Solar Time. However, in the 17th century CE, the emergence of precise pendulum clocks and watches prompted a gradual shift towards the adoption of Mean Time over Solar Time. In particular, the use of Solar Time corrected by the Equation-of-Time to determine local mean time, was used in the determination of longitude at sea. Prior to the availability of time signals, sundials - together with tables detailing the Equation - were used to set clocks.

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The author has lectured internationally on the Equation of Time, the history of time keeping and sundials www.equation-of-time.info

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