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The Meridian Line of San Petronio

The Meridian Line of San Petronio

Come and watch the sun’s image cross the meridian line in Saint Petronio and discover an astronomical instrument from the past.

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Posted on November 2, 2017January 25, 2022 by Paul's BlogsPosted in BolognaTagged Bologna, Cassini, Galileo, Italy, Meridian Line, Saint Petronius, San Petronio. 9 Comments

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