Publisher's Synopsis
Dissertatio Mathematico-Antiquaria De Horologiis Veterum Sciothericis Cui Accedit Theoria Solariorum Horam Azimuthum Et Altitudinem Solis Una Exhibentium, written in Italian by Jan Frederik Boeck Van Calkoen and published in 1797, explores the mathematical and historical aspects of ancient timekeeping devices, specifically focusing on sciotheric sundials. This treatise delves into the theory of solariums, examining how they simultaneously display the hour, azimuth, and altitude of the sun. The work offers insights into the methods and technologies employed by ancient civilizations to measure time, appealing to historians of science, mathematics, and ancient technology. It remains a valuable resource for understanding the evolution of horology and the ingenuity of early scientific instruments.
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