The Leicester University astronomical clock is a modern
astronomical clock
An astronomical clock, horologium, or orloj is a clock with special mechanisms and dials to display astronomical information, such as the relative positions of the Sun, Moon, zodiacal constellations, and sometimes major planets.
Definition
...
at the
University of Leicester
, mottoeng = So that they may have life
, established =
, type = public research university
, endowment = £20.0 million
, budget = £326 million
, chancellor = David Willetts
, vice_chancellor = Nishan Canagarajah
, head_labe ...
.
History and description
The clock was installed in 1989 on the side of the Rattray Lecture Theatre at the
University of Leicester
, mottoeng = So that they may have life
, established =
, type = public research university
, endowment = £20.0 million
, budget = £326 million
, chancellor = David Willetts
, vice_chancellor = Nishan Canagarajah
, head_labe ...
. It was designed and constructed by Allan Mills and Ralph Jefferson.
[National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors Bulletin, Vol 32. p.60]
The display is in diameter.
References
{{Astronomical clocks
Individual clocks in England
Astronomical clocks in the United Kingdom
University of Leicester
Buildings and structures completed in 1989