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100 1 _aBedini, Silvio A.,
_d1917-2007
245 1 4 _aThe Borghesi Astronomical Clock in the Museum of History and Technology :
_bContributions from the Museum of History and Technology, Paper 35
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aUnited States National Museum Bulletin, 240
500 _aRelease date is 2010-07-18
508 _aE-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Louise Pattison, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAstronomical clocks
830 0 _aUnited States National Museum Bulletin, 240
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33198
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