Family of the Sun-and-Stars Time-Determining Instruments (Ilseong-jeongsi-ui) Invented During the Joseon Dynasty

We analyze the design and specifications of the Sun-and-Stars Time-Determining group of instruments (Ilseong-jeongsi-ui, 日星定時儀) made during the Joseon dynasty. According to the records of the Sejong Sillok (Veritable Records of King Sejong), Sun-and-Stars Time-Determining Instruments measure the s...

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Main Authors: Yong Sam Lee, Sang Hyuk Kim, Byeong-Hee Mihn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Space Science Society (KSSS) 2016-09-01
Series:Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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Online Access:http://ocean.kisti.re.kr/downfile/volume/kosss/OJOOBS/2016/v33n3/OJOOBS_2016_v33n3_237.pdf