A Celestial Clock.
M. W.ynn Moleswoith has invented and constructed a very ingenious 41 celestial clock." The entire face of the clock rotates under a wire bar representing the equational horizon, and is regulated to perform one revolution in 23h. 56m 45., this being the time in which the earth turns once upon its axis. The apparent annual motion of sun, moon, and planets in the opposite direction is affected by movable pins ; while the north und south polar stars, that do not rise or set for us, revolve simultaneously with the rest by a separate movement. Thus may be seen the entire heavens, with sun, moon, planets, and constellations in their actual places, ever rising and setting, as they riao and set in the heavens.
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Manawatu Herald, 20 March 1894, Page 3
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126A Celestial Clock. Manawatu Herald, 20 March 1894, Page 3
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