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The Hall of Heavenly Records: Korean Astronomical Instruments and Clocks, 1380–1780
Joseph Needham
The Hall of Heavenly Records: Korean Astronomical Instruments and Clocks, 1380–1780
Joseph Needham
Under the Yi dynasty in Korea a remarkable series of astronomical instruments, star-charts and clocks was created. In this volume, four distinguished historians of Asian science demonstrate the context, purpose, nature and specific workings of these early scientific instruments.
224 pages, 51 b/w illus. 3 tables
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | December 16, 2004 |
ISBN13 | 9780521616980 |
Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 224 |
Dimensions | 190 × 249 × 13 mm · 470 g |
Language | English |
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