isochronism

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The discovery by Galileo of the isochronism of the pendulum, followed by Huyghens’s adaptation of that principle to clocks, has been one of the greatest aids to accurate observation.

From History of Astronomy by Forbes, George

When the balance is slightly out of poise and the motion is exactly one and one-fourth turn during the twenty-four hours, this out of poise will not affect the isochronism.

From Rules and Practice for Adjusting Watches by Kleinlein, Walter J.

A departure from the law of isochronism may then be expected to develop itself.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" by Various

Thus, in 1720, Julien Leroy occupied himself working out the proper shapes for the inclines to produce this desired isochronism.

From Watch and Clock Escapements A Complete Study in Theory and Practice of the Lever, Cylinder and Chronometer Escapements, Together with a Brief Account of the Origin and Evolution of the Escapement in Horology by Anonymous

We obtain the notes of both circles, one of which is the octave of the other, if there is no isochronism between the shocks.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 401, September 8, 1883 by Various