Women, men and instruments (astronomy, navigation)

Name: Des femmes, des hommes et des instruments (astronomie, navigation)
Start: 2022-09-17T11:00:00+02:00
End: 2022-09-18T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Maison de la mer Daniel Gilard

Large figures and instruments of astronomy and navigation

17 et 18 septembre 2022Passé

association Méridienne

Exhibition of panels presenting the path of some great figures of astronomy and navigation.
Discover the re-creations of astronomy and navigation instruments from their origins to the present day, including the Meridian marine clock inspired by John Harrison’s clocks. Demonstration of their use.

Types d'événement

Exposition

Thème 2022

Aucune sélection

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Conditions de participation

Gratuit

À propos du lieu

Maison de la mer Daniel Gilard

Quai de la Fosse, 44000 Nantes

Loire-Atlantique
Pays de la Loire

This former harbour master’s office was once the heart of the historic port of Nantes. It is now the headquarters of the Maritime Federation.