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Astronomical Clock
Another
fascinating and historic artifact
in Munster is the Astronomical
Clock, in St. Paul's Cathedral.
Since 1540, the clock has kept
track of the time, date, phase
of the moon, and position of
the planets (the five known
at that time). The clock, an
amazing example of technology
and ingenuity, will continue
to tell the correct date until
the year 2070.
Plan
to be in front of this engineering
marvel at noon, when the carved
wooden figures that adorn the
clock come to life. One figure
starts the show by clanging
a bell (top right), and the
figure of Death next to him
turns his hourglass over. At
the top, the three magi enter
from the right, bow to the Virgin
Mary and baby Jesus, and exit
left. The clock plays Christmas
tunes, and chimes the hour.
(The sequence also happens at
midnight, but the church is
closed at that time.)
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picture of Munster, Germany
Pictures of Munster, Germany:
Promenade I
Promenade II
Pink Bicycle
Altstadt I
Altstadt I
Oldest Building
Erbdrostenhof
St. Lamberti Church
Cages of the Anabaptists
Anabaptist Statue
Watchman
View From Spire
Astronomical Clock
Hall of Peace
Modern Art
Braille Map
Mühlenhof Open-Air Museum
Sheep Under a Windmill
Organ Grinders
Overhead View
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