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The astrological clock in the Strasbourg Cathedral  
   

The astrological clock in the Strasbourg Cathedral

So much for the Church being anti-science! This is the famous astrological clock complete with the Catholic feast days, signs of the zodiac, daylight savings, star & planetary alignments, etc. It goes off at midday & midnight every day, when the 12 wood-carved disciples parade infront of Jesus who blesses them one by one... quite funny!
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October 3rd 2006
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