Prague astronomical clock
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The Prague astronomical clock, or Prague Orloj, is a medieval astronomical clock attached to the Old Town Hall in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic.
Astronomical Clock
The clock tower
Astronomical Clock during Nazi occupation.
Astronomical dial
Mikuláš of Kadaň
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Mikuláš of Kadaň was an Imperial clockmaker.
Prague astronomical clock
…on New Year's night. The oldest part of the Orloj, the mechanical clock and astronomical dial, dates back to 1410, when it was created by horologist Mikuláš of Kadaň and Charles University professor of mathematics and astronomy Jan Šindel. The first recorded mention of the clock was on 9 October 1410. Later, presumably…
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