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Equation clocks

Scope note

Use for timepieces that indicate the difference between mean solar time and apparent time (usually based on Greenwich mean time).

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000196867

Broader Terms used

<clocks by function>

Term used for

clocks, equation

Equivalent Terms used

equation clock

Created

13yrs ago

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