Jump to content

Leicester University astronomical clock

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by TangoTizerWolfstone (talk | contribs) at 00:38, 17 February 2015. The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Leicester University Astronomical Clock

The Leicester University astronomical clock is a modern astronomical clock at the University of Leicester.

History and description

The clock was installed in 1989 on the side of the Rattray Lecture Theatre at the University of Leicester. It was designed and constructed by Allan Mills and Ralph Jefferson.[1]

The display is 8 feet (2.4 m) in diameter.

References

  1. ^ National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors Bulletin, Vol 32. p.60