Statements (51)
Predicate | Object |
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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
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Astronomical clock
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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
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gptkbp:purpose |
Display astronomical information
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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
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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