Slovenia year 2019 stamps – Astronomy / Sundial Astronomical Clock MNH

Slovenia year 2019 stamps – Astronomy / Sundial Astronomical Clock MNH **

Sundial astronomical clocks are fascinating devices that combine the principles of both sundials and mechanical clocks to display not only the time but also various astronomical information such as the position of the sun, phases of the moon, and sometimes even the positions of planets and stars. Here’s a brief overview:

Sundials: Sundials are one of the oldest timekeeping devices, dating back to ancient civilizations. They use the shadow cast by the sun to indicate the time, with the shadow moving along markings on a dial to show the hours.

Astronomical Clocks: Mechanical clocks with astronomical features date back to medieval Europe. These clocks often included mechanisms to track celestial events such as the motion of the sun, moon, and stars. They were highly complex and often adorned public squares or cathedrals.

Sundial Astronomical Clocks: Sundial astronomical clocks combine the features of both sundials and mechanical clocks. They typically consist of a traditional sundial dial with additional clockwork mechanisms for precise timekeeping and astronomical tracking.