Sundials

Have you even used a human sundial?


Have a look at this website - http://www.sunclocks.com/ - they have layout plans etc.


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SUNDIALS  come  in  a  wide  range  of  different  types,  though
by  far  one  of  the  most  popular  and  'interactive'  sundials  is
this  "SUNCLOCK",  or  HUMAN  SUNDIAL  -   which  uses  a
PERSON'S  OWN  SHADOW,  to  show  the  correct  clock  time !

'Human Sundials' possess several advantages, when compared
with pedestal-mounted dials - and they are often used in school
grounds, private gardens, parks or any similar public areas, etc,
mainly because these cannot be stolen or damaged by vandals.

They are certainly one of the most fascinating sundials for kids,
plus very popular educational sundials .

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Here are instructions on how to set up a horizontal sundial:
http://www.sundials.co.uk/setup.htm

- Find the direction of true north - use a compass
- Mark a shadow (cast by a true vertical object) at midday.
- Remember the sun is 'fast' and 'slow' at different times of the year (obit) and also differs according to the latitude and longitude of your location.

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Here are some good sundial mottos:
http://www.sundials.co.uk/mottoes.htm

Extract:

Light and shadow by turns, but love always

            Rachel Sarda

Time and Tide Wait For No Man

            Kathleen M Broadhead

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Here is are some interesting Scottish Sun Dials:  http://www.scottishsundials.co.uk/favourite%20images.htm