Jonathan Betts è un eminente studioso e ricercatore di orologeria, il cui lavoro si concentra sulla storia dei cronometri marini. La sua profonda esperienza, basata su una vasta pratica e su studi approfonditi, gli consente di addentrarsi nelle complessità tecniche e storiche dello sviluppo di questi strumenti cruciali. Betts esplora il loro impatto sulla navigazione marittima, evidenziando la loro importanza durante l'era delle esplorazioni. La sua scrittura offre ai lettori uno sguardo affascinante nel mondo della misurazione precisa del tempo e della sua importanza storica.
Following one of the most inspiring and fascinating stories linked to the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, this book centres on the life and achievements of John Harrison - designer and builder of the first accurate marine chronometers.
Following one of the most inspiring and fascinating stories linked to the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, this book centers on the life and achievements of John Harrison, designer and builder of the first accurate, marine timekeepers. Inspired by the official prize offered in 1714 to anyone who could solve the problem of finding a longitudinal position at sea, Harrison, already a clock-maker, produced his four famous timepieces. A fascinating account of one man driven by the need to solve one of the greatest practical problems of his time, this new edition features numerous illustrations, including the new memorial to Harrison in Westminster Abbey, as well as much updated information. Fresh insights on Harrison and his achievements are followed by a new section on Rupert Gould, the man who restored Harrison's timepieces in the inter-war years.