In the same spirit displayed in the outdoor maze thread, I think we could have a thread dedicated to large outdoor clocks. There has got to be plenty of them around.

Many botanical gardens like to make these types of things out of plants. This is the case with my attachment. It shows the large clock at Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando, FL. Now we get the added bonus of knowing exactly when the photo was taken! Looks like it was around 4:37 p.m.

Any other large outdoor clocks around (excluding sundials, of course)?

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The Astronomical Clock on the Old Town Hall is one of the major sights of the city and many visitors mention it as one of the most outstanding things to see in Prague. It reveals the respectful regard that people of the past felt for the heavenly order.

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It's a pity that the high res coverage ends just before it reaches the clock. The high res layer is a little bit off here. If you turn on "roads", you can see that it is about 30meter off towards north-east.
Several of the european contries has delivered road vector data that is very accurate.








Webpage about the Town Square.

About the clock and more about the clock.

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Padova: One of the earliest public clocks of this type was built by Jacopo de Dondi (father of Giovanni de Dondi of Astrarium fame) at Padova in 1344. Unfortunately this clock was destroyed in fighting between Padova and Milano in 1390. However it was replaced in 1423 by the present, magnificent clock (believed to be similar to the original one). Click here for a picture (J.Podosky's site; see Prague below). The purpose of the geometric figures at the centre is to enable one to tell at a glance whether the moon is making a significant astrological aspect to the sun (e.g. 90 degrees, 120 degrees etc.).

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The builder of the clock was Giovanno de Dondi.

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Piazza dei Signori. The large square, seat of a picturesque market, is closed to the western end by the Palazzo del Capitanio (late 16th century), which includes the old Clock Tower, with the great astronomical clock, conceived by Jacopo Dondi in 1344 and remade at the beginning of the 15th century. The Triumphal Arch is due to G.M. Falconetto (1532).

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Piazza Signori, Padua repaving project. Of course, in Italy you can't dig anything up without finding something ancient. This archaeological excavation was going on in the summer of 2002. The Torre dell'orologio (clock tower)is in the background.

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Info about Padova.

Built to celebrate the new millenium...resolution not quite good enough to tell the time.

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This is the first floral clock built in the Vancouver area and is 22 feet in diameter. A 3-foot wide stream runs over small river rocks creating a pleasant sound. The West Vancouver Parks Board plant a different floral display within the clock face each year. A durable electric clock work system is located underground and drives the 10 foot long bronze hands. landmarkclocks.com

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Time the aerial photo was taken: approximately 1:20 p.m.

There is supposedly a webcam available at this page , but when I've checked, the image was not available.

12.45 local time - webcam time 1.00 - flower clock still 1.20 (what's the odds?)



The flower clock is moving.. but don't rely on it to get to work or an appointment on time.

Looks like ths picture was taken at 12:59 p.m.

Time picture was taken: 3:20 (I think)

Looks like this is uplanted at the time of the photograph, thus making the time hard to read. I'm guessing that its around 10 a.m., from what the hands MIGHT say. The shadows might confirm this.

reveals the time the photo was taken: approximate 2:22 p.m.