What is nuremberg egg?

The Nuremberg Egg is a medieval astronomical clock that was built in the late 14th century in the German city of Nuremberg. The clock is named after its golden egg shape and was created by a master clockmaker named Henlein.

The Nuremberg Egg is considered a masterpiece of the Renaissance period and is one of the oldest functioning astronomical clocks in the world. The clock is decorated with intricate gold and silver engravings and features a range of mechanical figures that are automated to perform various functions.

The clock's main dial shows the time and the phases of the moon, while other dials display the position of the planets, the eclipses of the sun and moon, and the leap year cycle. The clock also features automated figures that move and chime every hour, as well as mechanical birds that chirp every quarter hour.

Today, the Nuremberg Egg is kept on display at the Germanisches Nationalmuseum in Nuremberg, where it continues to fascinate and inspire visitors from around the world with its timeless beauty and remarkable technological achievements.