Welcome to the
FAQ - Answers to the questions you have asked
Clocking the Planets - Financial Times article about Almagest
April 2002 - Planets gather in the Evening Sky
The Harry Potter Connection - Dumbledore's Watch
Ptolemy's Almagest - the famous book, after which the clock is named
Astronomical Clocks of the Middle Ages - a guided tour
Taking Control - making Almagest work for you
de Dondi's Astrarium - hi-tech, 14th century style
Current GMT - useful for setting your Almagest correctly
The Stars in their Courses - how to follow the planets from your garden or balcony