Astronomical clock

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:castle
Timekeeping device
gptkbp:component Astronomical dial
Automata
Calendar dial
Mechanical clockwork
Moving figures
gptkbp:culturalSignificance gptkb:tourist_attraction
Religious symbolism
Symbol of technological achievement
gptkbp:decoratedWith Paintings
Reliefs
Sculptures
Gilding
gptkbp:displayType Major planets
Position of the moon
Position of the sun
Zodiacal constellations
gptkbp:firstAppearance 14th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Astronomical clock
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Ptolemaic_system
Geocentric model
Medieval astronomy
gptkbp:maintenance Restoration
Mechanical repairs
Regular winding
gptkbp:material gptkb:glass
wood
Brass
Iron
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction Escapement
Gear trains
Pendulum
Weights
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:Gros_Horloge
gptkb:Lund_astronomical_clock
gptkb:Prague_astronomical_clock
gptkb:Strasbourg_astronomical_clock
gptkb:Wells_Cathedral_clock
gptkbp:originatedIn Medieval Europe
gptkbp:purpose Display astronomical information
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Sundial
concert hall
Calendar clock
Mechanical clock
Orrery
gptkbp:used_in Cathedrals
Public squares
Town halls
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hampton_Court_Palace
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4