Any clock that can track this sideral schedule proves itself as perfect as God's magnificent clockwork. Dava Sobel

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Dava Sobel, an American writer and astronomer, wrote a book titled "Longitude". In this book, she describes the history of the chronometer. Chronometers are mechanical clocks that can measure time without any human intervention. In her book, Sobel describes how the chronometers in the 17th century were vital for the exploration of the world.

These chronometers were designed by John Harrison and created to accurately track the stars and moon. They ensured that ships did not drift off course and so captains did not risk their lives and cargo by sailing too far off course. However, Harrison was never given credit for his invention and he did not receive money for it either.

Source: Longitude: The True Story Of A Lone Genius Who Solved The Greatest Scientific Problem Of His Time

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