02507cam a22003253u 4500 33198 UtSlPG 20260610133746.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 Q Bedini, Silvio A., 1917-2007 The Borghesi Astronomical Clock in the Museum of History and Technology : Contributions from the Museum of History and Technology, Paper 35 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier United States National Museum Bulletin, 240 Release date is 2010-07-18 E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Louise Pattison, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) "The Borghesi Astronomical Clock in the Museum of History and Technology" by Silvio A. Bedini is a scholarly publication detailing the history and development of an 18th-century astronomical clock. The text likely stems from the mid-20th century, as indicated by its references to the Smithsonian Institution and its contemporary historical analysis. The focus of the work lies on the intricate collaboration between Father Francesco Borghesi, the designer of the clock, and Bartolomeo Antonio Bertolla, the clockmaker, highlighting their significant contributions to horology and astronomy during their time. The opening of the book reveals the inspiration behind the creation of the Borghesi clock, as narrated by Father Borghesi himself. He sought to devise a unique astronomical timepiece that could faithfully represent celestial phenomena, driven by a passion for both astronomy and horology. The text describes how Borghesi's vision was transformed into reality through his collaboration with Bertolla, detailing their challenges, innovative designs, and eventual success, ultimately culminating in the historical significance and mechanical prowess of the clock, which remains an exhibit in the Museum of History and Technology today. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Astronomical clocks United States National Museum Bulletin, 240 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33198 74044 74044