The Sun in the Church: Cathedrals as Solar Observatories

This book explores how cathedrals were used as solar observatories, combining history, architecture, and astronomy. Published by Harvard University Press, this work examines the relationship between religion and science in the early modern period.

• Format: Print book
• Author: J.L. Heilbron
• Explores the use of meridian lines and pinhole cameras in cathedrals
• Covers the intersection of astronomy, religion, and architecture
• Includes illustrations and diagrams of historical instruments
• Suitable for readers interested in the history of science

A scholarly yet accessible work for those fascinated by the hidden scientific history of sacred spaces.