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Framed Print of Chinese Observatory, 11th Century
A clock made by Su Sung, an astronomer, on the order of emperor Ting Zong in 1090 was 30 feet tall and was used to clock the planets and stars, and to keep track of the time. On the top was a spherical astronomical instrument used to measure the stars. Inside the tower was a smaller celestial globe whose movements were the same as the one on the roof and which could be viewed in bad weather. The clock was powered by a huge water wheel with scoops on the ends of each blade. Water dripped into a scoop until it was full, and then the wheel would turn, causing the water in the scoop to be poured out into a basin and the next scoop to progress and start the process all over again. When the wheel turned the puppets would change and so would the astronomical clocks. © New York Public Library / Science Source
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Media ID 47337772
11th Armillary Asia Asian Astronomy Celestial China Chinese Clock Clocks Cutaway Diagram Diagrams Eleventh Globe Heavens Infographic Infographics Instrument Instruments Machine Machinery Machines Mechanical Medieval Middle Ages Observation Observatories Observatory Oriental Powered Sphere Spheres Sung Tower View Views Wheel
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.3cm x 20.5cm (7.6" x 8.1")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
