Women, men and instruments (astronomy, navigation)

Name: Women, men and instruments (astronomy, 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 and 18 September 2022Passed

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

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Conditions de participation

Gratuit

About the location

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.