====== Astronomical watch ======
{{wst>image_cl|Martin Braun|Astraios SPB|The **astronomical wristwatch**\\ [[Martin Braun Astraios|Astraios SPB]] by [[Martin Braun]] shows, beneath usual displays, also the sunrise and sunset time and earth's orbit|220px}}

An **astronomical watch** is a mechanical [[clock]] or [[watch]], which, in addition to the time, indicates also astronomical matters such as [[moon phase]]s, the sun position or the positions of the major planets. These types of watches were built since about the 14th century.

==== Astronomical clocks ====
Well-known astronomical watches can be found for example in Ulm, Tübingen, Prague, Strasbourg and [[Besancon]] as well as in many other Central European cities.

==== Astronomical watch ====
[[Martin Braun]] is an example of a watch manufacturer who has specialized in the astronomical [[wristwatch]].

==== Astrological watches ====
Some extremely [[complicated]] watches feature astrological timekeeping. The [[IWC Portugieser Sidérale Scafusia]], for example, tracks the position of over 500 stars and associated constellations.

For more examples see {{tagpage>Astronomical_watches|Astronomical_watches}}


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