The pulse of time : Galileo Galilei, the determination of longitude, and the pendulum clock / Silvio A. Bedini.
By: Bedini, Silvio A
Series: Publisher: [Firenze] : L.S. Olschki, 1991.Description: xiv, 132 p., [36] p. of plates : ill. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 8822238567 (pbk.)Subject(s): Galilei, Galileo, 1564-1642 | Longitude -- Measurement -- History | Pendulum -- History | Time measurements -- History | Clocks and watches -- HistoryDDC classification: 526/.62Item type | Home library | Collection | Shelving location | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Book | British Museum | Britain Europe and Prehistory | Shelves | HOR 1 B (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 10018662 |
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Includes bibliographical references and index.