Document Details Animation of the Equation of Time mechanism of the David Rittenhouse Clock (1773) at Drexel University:
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- Title: Animation of the Equation of Time mechanism of the David Rittenhouse Clock (1773) at Drexel University
SubTitle: [A CD-ROM with a short video in avi format of the simulated mechanism adding three dinosoidal curves] - Author: Bob Holmstrom
- Publisher: Author
Keywords: specific clock
Other Keywords: Rittenhouse equation of timeanimation video
Language: ENG
Notes: A short video on CD-ROM showing a computer animation of the mechanism in the Drexewl University David Rittenhause Astronomical Music clock of 1773, that adds three curves (2 sinus, 1 cosine) to produce the equation of time display. BAsed on the data and explanation given in Hoopes descripion in the 2009 book on the clock (BHM 14447). The book is necessary to really understand the video.
Edition: 2009 -- Copyright: 2009
Kind: VIDEO
Type: Clock (general)
Geographic area: USA
Topic: Gearing
Organization: NA/other -- Height in cm: 15
Print Status: 1 (1 means in print - 2 means out of print)
Entered By: fortunat
BHM No: 14652 - Publisher: Author
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