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Ancient & Odd Temporal Instruments
A crossword exploring rare and unusual timekeeping devices from history and around the world.
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  • 1. One who uses stars to measure time periods
  • 2. Timekeeping device influenced by coastal tides
  • 3. Highly accurate clock used for navigation
  • 4. Measurement technique relying on light angles
  • 7. Swinging weight that regulates mechanical clocks
  • 9. Sand-filled timer marking time intervals
  • 10. Concept referring to earliest timekeeping methods
  • 11. Ancient water clock measuring time by water flow
  • 13. Device telling time using the shadow of the sun
  • 14. Historic place associated with astronomical time devices
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  • 5. Asian device timing with burning incense sticks
  • 6. Burning candle marked for measuring time intervals
  • 8. Rotating device sometimes used in water clocks
  • 12. Ancient instrument used to measure celestial time
  • 15. Device to tell time at night by star positions
  • 16. Artistic representation showing passage of time
  • 17. Jewish time segments based on the sun's position

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