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Jurij Georg Vega

The mathematician Jurij Georg Vega (1754-1802) is one of the most eminent
scientist and mathematician of Slovene origin. Jurij Vega is principally
known for his extremely accurate logarithmic tables that enjoyed widespread
use throughout the world for almost two centuries, indeed, it was not until
the advent of pocket calculators that they were finally consigned to history.
In addition to being a mathematician, Vega was also an officer and lecturer
in the Imperial Austrian Army, and as such wrote several textbooks containing
illustrations that have served as the basis for the execution of the models
displayed in this exhibition.

Exhibition of thirteen Jurij Georg Vega’s models are made after original Vega’s illustrations. The exhibition was presented at the Technical museum of Slovenia in year 2002 at the 200th anniversary of Vega’s death. The catalogue accompanying exhibition provides brief overviews of some physical principals, which provide an explanation as to function of the exhibition of the exhibited models. Thus the commentary and models become an aid in the explanation of those same mechanical principals that Vega was teaching his students more than two centuries ago.

Floor area

50-100m²
Language(s)
Slovenian
Irish
English
For rent

Insurance value

10000€

Setup time

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Contact

Irena
Marušič

Telephone

+386 (0)1 436 64 90

Email

irena.marusic@tms.si

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