- The mystery of time from a historical and astronomical perspective
- Complete overview of global calendar knowledge
- Numerous tables for calendar calculations and important calendar data for reference
For most people, the use of watches and calendars is something everyday. But how can the phenomenon of time be explained? How did people come up with the idea of measuring the passage of time and creating calendars?
This book is the first comprehensive overview of the subject of time in German-language literature. It explains the mystery of time from a historical and astronomical perspective, offers a comprehensive overview of worldwide calendar knowledge and collects important calendar data such as solar and lunar eclipses and holiday dates for quick reference. A unique guide in the irreversible flow of time.
The author Prof. Dr. Hans-Ulrich Keller is the founding director of the Stuttgart Planetarium (1976-2008), professor of astronomy at the University of Stuttgart and director of the Welzheim Observatory.
