Honcheonsigye (Armillary Clock)
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Honcheonsigye (Armillary Clock)

An astronomical clock that combines a celestial globe (honcheon-ui) with a mechanical clock mechanism. Built in 1669, it was used to track the movements of celestial bodies and tell the time simultaneously. It is a rare surviving example of a complex scientific instrument from the mid-Joseon period.

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