The Ilay Dial and the astronomical interests of Archibald Campbell, Earl of Ilay and 3rd Duke of Argyll

Upcoming! The Ilay Dial and the astronomical interests of Archibald Campbell, Earl of Ilay and 3rd Duke of Argyll, Sky in December 6 December @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm GMT

Quote from the website: “National Museums Scotland has recently acquired and put on display a magnificent equinoctial ring dial, made for the Earl of Ilay in the early 18th century. This talk will introduce the dial, its owner and outline his interests in astronomy and importance to what became known as the Scottish Enlightenment.

Visit https://www.astronomyedinburgh.org/event/the-ilay-dial-and-the-astronomical-interests-of-archibald-campbell-earl-of-ilay-and-3rd-duke-of-argyll-sky-in-december/ for more information and to follow the link to Youtube.

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