The geometry of power - the power of geometry : mathematical instruments and princely mechanical devices from around 1600 in the Mathematisch-Physikalischer Salon / Michael Korey.

"Published for the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 62-64).

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A publication (and catalog) on occasion of the 2007 temporary exhibits of scientific instruments (and clocks) from the Mathematisch Physikalischer Salon in Dresden (while closed for Renovations) in XXXX. Includes chapters on the Roll/Reihold celestial globe of 1586, the Praetorius Astrolabe of 1568, the Praetorius terrestrial globe of 1568, sundials, geometric square by Schissler 1569, a 1584 odometer by Trechsler, automatons, Schuster (Nuernberg) clock of 1587, and a 10 page essay on the Baldewein Dresden Planetary clock of ca 1585. Illustrated in color, bibliography