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100 1 _aMiller, George B.
245 1 0 _aAmerican Horological Journal, Vol. I, No. 1, July 1869: Devoted to Pratical Horology
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2022-04-17
508 _aThe Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"American Horological Journal, Vol. I, No. 1, July 1869" is a scientific publication dedicated to horology, likely written in the mid-19th century. This journal serves as a comprehensive resource for watch and clock-making enthusiasts, detailing various aspects of horology, including advancements in timekeeping technology, the relationship between astronomy and horology, and practical tips for clock-making. Its articles aim to educate readers on both theoretical concepts and practical techniques relevant to the field. The opening portion of the journal introduces the critical relationship between astronomy and horology, emphasizing the need for accurate time measurement based on celestial observations. It discusses the definitions and differences between solar and sidereal time, delves into the importance of precise astronomical measurements for calibrating time, and briefly outlines the evolution of timekeeping standards throughout history. The text aims to lay the groundwork for readers to appreciate the complexities of horology, setting the stage for more in-depth discussions on watch and clock mechanisms, tools, and techniques in the subsequent articles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: G. B. Miller, 1873
653 _aClocks and watches -- Periodicals
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67859
999 _c108681
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