THE SPILHAUS SPACE CLOCK

• About Dr. Athelstan F. Spilhaus
• The Three Dials of the Clock

Section 1--Easy setting instructions:

• Dial and Disc Controls
• The Five Discs of the Space Dial
• Reading and Setting the Star and Calendar Disc (E)
• Reading the Fixed, Horizon and Hour Disc (B)
• Reading and Setting the Sun Disc (D)
• Reading and Setting the Moon Disc (C)
• Reading and Setting the Tide Disc (A)
• Reading and Setting the World Time Dial

Section 2--Lots of Time

• The Spilhaus Space Clock and its Functions, by Dr. Athelstan Spilhaus

Section 3--Clocks, Time and Astronomy

• The Beginnings of Time
• Astronomical Clocks
• Our Earth is a Clock
• Sidereal Time and The Lunar Day
• Illuminated Dials and how to Replace the Bulbs
• Guarantee, New Developments, Special Discs
• Helpful Books on Clocks, Time and Astronomy and Museums with Horological Interests

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More pictures of Spilhaus Space Clock and how to repair it.

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