Jefferson's Astronomical Case Clock
Jefferson had wanted an accurate clock for use in making astronomical observations from the time he had observed an eclipse of the moon in 1778.
Eclipses come and go, but these marvels of nature always draw attention from astronomers — both professional and amateur — across the globe. In this episode, Monticello guide Kyle Chattleton explores the stories of two eclipses that occurred during Thomas Jefferson's lifetime, and how both point to his pursuit of scientific knowledge.
Jefferson's Telescope
Jefferson used telescopes for observation and measurement of natural phenomena like eclipses.
