paper

Lo Gnomone Clementino Astronomia Meridiana in Basilica

arXiv:1607.06601

Abstract

The Clementine Gnomon realized in 1702 by the astronomer Francesco Bianchini (1661-1729) upon the will of Pope Clement XI (1700-1721) in the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Rome is fully reviewed about its scientific functions.

arXiv comment78 pages, with color images and photo. Text in Italian