PIX4585903: Astronomical clock of the cathedral of Strasbourg - Detail - Astronomical clock of Strasbourg Cathedral - Detail - Located in the cathedral of Strasbourg, the astronomical clock was built by a team of Swiss watchmakers in 1547. It was restored and modified between 1838 and 1843 by Jean-Baptiste Schwilgue, a Strasbourg watchmaker. However, a first clock, known as the “Three Kings”, existed from 1354. In the foreground, the celestial sphere represents the position of stars and constellations. In the background, the dial shows the times of sunrise and sunset in universal time, as well as the position of the Sun and the Moon around the Earth during the day (geocentric vision). The cathedral's south transept houses an 18 - mettre astronomical clock, one of the largest in the world, built in the 16th century. It was restored and modified in the 19th century / Bridgeman Images
PIX4585926: Astronomical clock of the cathedral of Strasbourg - Detail - Astronomical clock of Strasbourg Cathedral - Detail - Located in the cathedral of Strasbourg, the astronomical clock was built by a team of Swiss watchmakers in 1547. It was restored and modified between 1838 and 1843 by Jean-Baptiste Schwilgue, a Strasbourg watchmaker. However, a first clock, known as the “Three Kings”, existed from 1354. Details on Saturn's Tank (Kronos in Greek), representing Saturday. In one hand, he holds a fake, symbol of the God of Time. In the other, Saturn holds a new - ne, recalling the story of Kronos who devoured his children. The cathedral's south transept houses an 18 - mettre astronomical clock, one of the largest in the world, built in the 16th century. It was restored and modified in the 19th century / Bridgeman Images
PIX4586003: Clock astronomical de Lyon - Astronomical clock in Lyon - France - Detail of the astrolabe. The time circle, the calendar (month in Latin and day of the week), the zodiac, the ecliptic, the lunar circle with the Moon in the last quarter. In the background, the map of the sky. The alidade indicates the time (here, 12.30 pm). The Sun slides over the alidade, indicating its height according to the seasons. Located in the Cathedrale Saint John, the clock dates back to 1379. Writing testifies to his presence in the cathedrale since 1383, making him one of the oldest astronomical clocks in Europe. It consists of a 1.80m square tower, surmounted by an octagonal turret presenting the automatons and a dome supporting a rooster. The whole peak is 9.35m high. The astronomical part consists of 3 parts: the astrolabe; below, the perpetual calendar, and on the right side, the minute dial. Astronomical clock - 16th century by Hugues Levet. Saint Jean Baptiste cathedral, Lyon, France. The Astrolab / Bridgeman Images
PIX4586054: Ploermel Astronomical Clock - 19th century - Back - Astronomical clock - 19th century - Ploermel - France - back - Astronomical clock built from 1850 to 1855 by the Frere Bernardin (1812 - 1876). Morbihan. Astronomical clock built from 1850 to 1855 by Bernardin Morin. Ploermel, Morbihan, France / Bridgeman Images
PIX4585053: La Mire sud du meridien de Paris - Southern marker of the Paris meridian line - Mire du sud, located in Parc Montsouris. It was used as an adjustment for the Meridian bezel of the Paris Observatory. Formerly located on the Meridian of Paris, it was moved 35 metres east when the park was laid out. 5 - meter high obelisk in Parc Montsouris used for the Paris meridian line / Bridgeman Images
PIX4585215: The church of Lanslevillard and sundial - Sundial on a church in France - Sundial of the church of Lanslevillard (Savoie). The main dial dates from 1745. The motto is a little erased. It says in Latin: “De mane usque ad vesperam finies me” (From morning to evening, here's my limits). Old sundial (1745) on the church of Lanslevillard, Savoie, France / Bridgeman Images
PIX4586993: The Moon, Venus and Jupiter - Mount Wilson Telescope - Crescent Moon, Venus and Jupiter at Mt Wilson observatory - The Moon and Planets Venus (bottom) and Jupiter (right) seen on December 1, 2008. In the foreground, the historic 60 inch telescope of Mount Wilson. Conjunction between the crescent Moon with Earthshine, brilliant Venus, and Jupiter seen over the famous pioneering 60 Inch (first big reflector) telescope atop Mt Wilson near Los Angeles, California, on the first day of December, 2008 / Bridgeman Images