Astronomical Clock at Leicester University

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

. 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