Georg Peuerbach

Court astronomer and astrologer

11.05.2011 - 31.12.2012

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11.05.2011 - 31.12.2012

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Georg Peuerbach constructed the first folding sundial with inbuilt compass in 1451. This also took magnetic declination– the difference between geographical north and magnetic north - into account, which meant time could be stated precisely.