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Strasbourg Clock, Powerhouse Museum / May 2008

This was modeled after the Strasbourg Clock in France. The original clock was made in the last 17th century. The one you see here, Strasburg Clock, was made between 1887-1889. Just like it's model in France, the Strasburg clock is an astronomical clock that has a calendar, planetary dial (position of the sun, moon and stars over Sydney), solar & lunar eclipse, cherubs, crowing rooster and Greek gods. Six minutes before each hour, the clock starts its story from the Bible. Jesus appears in an alcove where the 12 Apostles (and Satan) do their procession.

The clock has been changed to digital but everything else remains mechanical. It's quite a sight, I must say.

Have a good weekend.

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