[time-nuts] Timing for Pendulum Astrolabe?

Gregory Beat w9gb at icloud.com
Sat Dec 1 13:33:00 UTC 2018


Is David White still in business?
YES.  David White’s SitePro is now based in Lafayette, IN (near Purdue University).
http://www.dwsitepro.com/

The David White name is known for high-quality surveying equipment and optical instruments. The David White Company was founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the year 1895 by Mr. David White. The founder was born in Hungary and his occupation was that of an instrument maker. After immigrating to the United States he started the company with the help of established relatives in the Milwaukee area. 
In 1900, he organized a partnership with Charles Klaweither, as they were both involved with manufacturing drawing and surveying instruments. The company was incorporated on June 22, 1912 and it's products became widely recognized for craftsmanship in specialized optics along with the name for high quality. 

How old is this David Clarke Astrolabe?
Most likely the last number (on mfg. plate) is the internal mfg. serial number, 
which would suggest a 1945 manufacturing date.
http://www.surveyhistory.org/how_old_is_my_david_white.htm

greg
chicago
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Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2018 17:38:12 -0800
From: Brooke Clarke <brooke at pacific.net>
To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement
   <time-nuts at lists.febo.com>
Subject: [time-nuts] Timing for Pendulum Astrolabe?

Hi:
I'm learning about the 60-Degree Pendulum Astrolabe:
https://prc68.com/I/PendulumAstrolabe.shtml
The idea is to mark the time when a known star crosses the 60 degree elevation circle.

Is there an Android app where I could just push a button and have the local mean sidereal time recorded?? Lacking LMST is there an app for any other time scale?




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