astronomy

Astronomy and mythology meet and mingle in the Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Grand Complication Bacchus

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  Through this timepiece, Vacheron Constantin perpetuates the grand watchmaking tradition of pocket watches that are both mechanically complex and richly decorated. Inspired by Mythology, sublimated by Astronomy: Les Cabinotiers Grande Complication Bacchus one-of-a-kind timepiece. Remarkable mastery of the art of craftsmanship, along with watchmaking expertise: 16 complications on a double-sided wristwatch, beating to the … Read more

First look at the largest museum worldwide solely dedicated to astronomy

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  At 420,000 square feet, the new astronomical branch of the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum will be the largest museum worldwide solely dedicated to the study of astronomy. Ennead Architects, the acclaimed international architecture firm based in New York City and Shanghai, celebrates the grand opening of the Shanghai Astronomy Museum. Designed by Thomas … Read more

Leonardo, Atlanticus, and Kosmos: new Dolce & Gabbana Alta Orologeria timepieces

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    Unparalleled techniques are mixed with the quest of perfection to enhance the illustrious men represented in the Dolce & Gabbana Alta Orologeria and Alta Sartoria Shows 2019. Dolce & Gabbana chose the grandeur of Palazzo Clerici in Milan for the Alta Orologeria presentation, The jewels from Alta Gioielleria section and watches were majestically … Read more

Five developments in space, time and fusion

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Projects from gravitational wave detection to viewing the Milky Way and generating thermonuclear power march ahead

The Lady Arpels Planétarium watch makes the Solar System rotate on your wrist

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Presented at SIHH / 2018 Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, Van Cleef & Arpels Poetic Astronomy watch offers an invitation to plunge into the cosmos and observe the dance of the planets.   Four years after unveiling the Midnight Planétarium watch, Van Cleef & Arpels is restyling this iconic creation, offering an original women’s … Read more

Ardberg Galileo space whisky

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A space age experiment for Ardberg Ardberg’s latest limited edition 12 years Old Single Malt Whisky   Ardberg Galileo, Limited Edition of legendary Islay Distillery pays tribute to Galileo, the father of modern astronomy. The limited edition 12 Years Old Single Malt Whisky is a special celebration of “world first” space maturation experiment. In late … Read more