Honcheonsigye
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The Honcheonsigye is an astronomical clock created by Song I-yeong in 1669. It is designated as South Korean national treasure number 230.
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| Motto: | 자유, 정의, 진리 (自由, 正義, 眞理) (Liberty, Justice, and Truth)[3] |
| Established: | 1905 |
| Type: | Private |
| President: | Han Seung-joo |
| Faculty: | 3,158 (2005) |
| Students: | 37,276 |
| Undergraduates: | 25,626 (2005) |
| Postgraduates: | 11,650 (2005) |
| Location: | Seoul, South Korea |
| Campus: | Urban |
| Colors: | Crimson |
| Nickname: | Godae(KU) |
| Mascot: | Tiger |
| Website: | www.korea.ac.kr (Korean), www.korea.edu (English) |
The clock has an armillary sphere with a diameter of 40 cm. The sphere is activated by a working clock mechanism, showing the position of the universe at any given time.
The clock is owned by Korea University. It is the only remaining astronomical clock from the Joseon Dynasty.
An image of the clock's sphere is shown on the reverse of the 2007 issued 10,000 won banknotes:[4]
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- ^ Abbreviations of Korea University in Korean: 고려대(高麗大; Goryeo-dae), 고대(高大; Godae), or 고려대학(高麗大學; Goryeo Daehak). In English: KU or K.U. See also the Names of Korea.
- ^ This logo is the traditional version. For the "global" version, see above.
- ^ In Korean: 자유(自由; Jayu)·정의(正義; Jeong-ui)·진리(眞理; Jilli).
In Latin: Libertas, Justitia (or Iustitia), et Veritas. - ^ Bank of Korea (2006-05-18). 10,000-won Notes Design Unveiled to the Public (PDF). Retrieved on 2006-12-12. “Only the celestial globe part of the Armillary sphere intented by Song E-Young (Collection of Korea University Museum, National Treasure No.230) is used...”
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