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Eccentric Chronometers and Timekeepers
A crossword exploring rare and unconventional devices used throughout history to measure time.
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Across
  • 1. Driven by flowing water for time measurement
  • 2. Natural formation often referenced in early time models
  • 3. Microscopic creatures linked to fossil time scales
  • 4. Type of sundial aligned with Earth's axis
  • 5. Burning sticks used as time indicators
  • 7. Highly accurate mechanical timekeeper
  • 8. Device that tells time using shadows
  • 11. Ancient water clock measuring time by flow
  • 13. Clock showing the positions of planets
  • 14. Ancient instrument for celestial timekeeping
Down
  • 6. Time marked by burning candles and notches
  • 9. Sand flows from one bulb to another
  • 10. Based on the cycles of the moon
  • 12. Water clock variant with a floating indicator
  • 15. Used to find time by stars at night
  • 16. CLOCK Tracks ocean tides instead of hours
  • 17. Rare Nordic wind-driven time device
  • 18. Japanese incense clock name
  • 19. Latin term for 'midday' in timekeeping

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