Re: New book: Sundials of the Adler Planetarium, by Sara J. Schechner

[Jürgen Hoefeld]

Hi Fred, Hi Pedro,
I tried yesterday 22:00 GMT but haven't been successful. "Error
inprocessing order" This morning they say again : out of stock.
 That 's a pitty indeed.

Juergen


Am Mo., 26. Aug. 2019 um 21:54 Uhr schrieb :

> Hi Pedro,
>
> Thank you thank you (bis)
>
>
>
> I had to fill out the form on the online store page a few times. I think
> it was very busy because of your mail! After a few times it worked and the
> shipment was confirmed. I am happy! Thanks again.
>
>
>
> Rudolf Hooijenga, 52 30 N 4 40 E
>
>
>
> *Van:* sundial  *Namens *Pedro Raposo
> *Verzonden:* maandag 26 augustus 2019 19:08
> *Aan:* sundial@uni-koeln.de
> *Onderwerp:* Re: New book: Sundials of the Adler Planetarium, by Sara J.
> Schechner
>
>
>
> Hello,
>
>
>
> As I write, the book *Time of Our Lives: Sundials of the Adler
> Planetarium* by Sara Schechner is available again through the Adler
> Planetarium's online store (link)
> <https://adlerplanetarium.ordercompletion.com/a561/time-of-our-lives-sundials-of-the-adler-planetarium.html>.
> If you would like to secure a copy, I recommend you place your order
> promptly.
>
>
>
> Any questions about stock, shipment, etc., must be sent directly to the
> Adler's store: adlerplanetariumst...@eventnetwork.com
>
>
>
> Best,
>
> Pedro
>
>
>
> 
>
> Pedro M. P. Raposo, DPhil
>
> Curator and Director of Collections
>
> The Adler Planetarium
>
> 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive
>
> Chicago, IL 60605
>
> (312) 322-0540
>
> http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/collections
>
>
>
> On Thu, Aug 15, 2019 at 4:13 PM Pedro Raposo 
> wrote:
>
>
>
> I am pleased to announce the publication of *Time of Our Lives: Sundials
> of the Adler Planetarium*, by Sara J. Schechner. Please find below a
> description of the book. Orders can be placed through the Adler
> Planetarium's online store (link
> <https://adlerplanetarium.ordercompletion.com/a561/time-of-our-lives-sundials-of-the-adler-planetarium.html>
> ).
>
>
>
> Best,
>
> 
>
> Pedro M. P. Raposo, DPhil
>
> Curator and Director of Collections
>
> The Adler Planetarium
>
> http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/collections
>
>
>
>
>
> *Time of Our Lives: Sundials of the Adler Planetarium  *
>
>
> by Sara J. Schechner, PhD, David P. Wheatland Curator of the Collection
> of Historical Scientific Instruments, Harvard University
>
> Published by the Adler Planetarium
>
>
>
> The Adler Planetarium of Chicago has the best and most comprehensive
> collection of sundials and time-finding instruments in North America.  Now
> many of these objects can be yours to explore.  This volume encompasses a
> dazzling array of sundials, 268 in all, that date from the 15th to 20th
> centuries.
>
> What makes this catalogue special is that it is written to engage
> non-specialists approaching sundials for the first time.  Although the
> organizational logic is astronomical and mathematical, the primary
> Interpretive essays set the sundials into cultural and social context.
>
> The catalogue divides sundials into classes according to the element of
> the Sun’s apparent motion that they track (e.g. hour-angle, altitude,
> azimuth, or a combination) and the orientation of the surfaces on which the
> hour lines are mathematically drawn. Within each chapter, the instruments
> are organized chronologically and by workshop, thereby giving readers
> insight into that type’s development over time and differences among
> makers.  Technical object descriptions are supplemented by tables of
> divisions, gazetteers, saints’ days, weather forecasts, and in the case of
> polyhedral dials, the dial types, orientations, and hour systems drawn on
> every face.  The tables offer a snapshot of the precision to which the
> maker aimed and the sundial’s complexity.  Color photographs of each
> sundial show its overall appearance and details.
>
> Chapter introductions go beyond mathematical descriptions of how each type
> works.  Drawing upon research findings presented here for the first time,
> the essays offer insights into early production techniques, fads and
> fashions, social hierarchy among users, the impact of church and civil
> authorities, and the history of the sundial classes.
>
> Throughout the ages, people’s sense of time has been influenced by their
> culture, politics, religion, labor, society, and geography.  This catalogue
> offers concrete evidence, for every sundial in it embodies the time-related
> needs and values of its maker and users.
>
> The catalogue includes a taxonomy of compass needles, glossary,
> bibliography, and index.  It is hardcover, 488 pages, 9.75” x 11”.
>
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RE: New book: Sundials of the Adler Planetarium, by Sara J. Schechner

[r.hooijenga]

Hi Pedro,

Thank you thank you (bis)

 

I had to fill out the form on the online store page a few times. I think it was 
very busy because of your mail! After a few times it worked and the shipment 
was confirmed. I am happy! Thanks again.

 

Rudolf Hooijenga, 52 30 N 4 40 E

 

Van: sundial  Namens Pedro Raposo
Verzonden: maandag 26 augustus 2019 19:08
Aan: sundial@uni-koeln.de
Onderwerp: Re: New book: Sundials of the Adler Planetarium, by Sara J. Schechner

 

Hello, 

 

As I write, the book Time of Our Lives: Sundials of the Adler Planetarium by 
Sara Schechner is available again through the Adler Planetarium's online store 
(link) 
<https://adlerplanetarium.ordercompletion.com/a561/time-of-our-lives-sundials-of-the-adler-planetarium.html>
 . If you would like to secure a copy, I recommend you place your order 
promptly. 

 

Any questions about stock, shipment, etc., must be sent directly to the Adler's 
store: adlerplanetariumst...@eventnetwork.com 
<mailto:adlerplanetariumst...@eventnetwork.com> 

 

Best,

Pedro

 



Pedro M. P. Raposo, DPhil

Curator and Director of Collections

The Adler Planetarium

1300 S. Lake Shore Drive

Chicago, IL 60605

(312) 322-0540

http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/collections

 

On Thu, Aug 15, 2019 at 4:13 PM Pedro Raposo mailto:petrus.vul...@gmail.com> > wrote:

 

I am pleased to announce the publication of Time of Our Lives: Sundials of the 
Adler Planetarium, by Sara J. Schechner. Please find below a description of the 
book. Orders can be placed through the Adler Planetarium's online store (link 
<https://adlerplanetarium.ordercompletion.com/a561/time-of-our-lives-sundials-of-the-adler-planetarium.html>
 ). 

 

Best,



Pedro M. P. Raposo, DPhil

Curator and Director of Collections

The Adler Planetarium

http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/collections

 

  

Time of Our Lives: Sundials of the Adler Planetarium
  

by Sara J. Schechner, PhD, David P. Wheatland Curator of the Collection of 
Historical Scientific Instruments, Harvard University 

Published by the Adler Planetarium 

 

The Adler Planetarium of Chicago has the best and most comprehensive collection 
of sundials and time-finding instruments in North America.  Now many of these 
objects can be yours to explore.  This volume encompasses a dazzling array of 
sundials, 268 in all, that date from the 15th to 20th centuries.

What makes this catalogue special is that it is written to engage 
non-specialists approaching sundials for the first time.  Although the 
organizational logic is astronomical and mathematical, the primary Interpretive 
essays set the sundials into cultural and social context.

The catalogue divides sundials into classes according to the element of the 
Sun’s apparent motion that they track (e.g. hour-angle, altitude, azimuth, or a 
combination) and the orientation of the surfaces on which the hour lines are 
mathematically drawn. Within each chapter, the instruments are organized 
chronologically and by workshop, thereby giving readers insight into that 
type’s development over time and differences among makers.  Technical object 
descriptions are supplemented by tables of divisions, gazetteers, saints’ days, 
weather forecasts, and in the case of polyhedral dials, the dial types, 
orientations, and hour systems drawn on every face.  The tables offer a 
snapshot of the precision to which the maker aimed and the sundial’s 
complexity.  Color photographs of each sundial show its overall appearance and 
details.

Chapter introductions go beyond mathematical descriptions of how each type 
works.  Drawing upon research findings presented here for the first time, the 
essays offer insights into early production techniques, fads and fashions, 
social hierarchy among users, the impact of church and civil authorities, and 
the history of the sundial classes.  

Throughout the ages, people’s sense of time has been influenced by their 
culture, politics, religion, labor, society, and geography.  This catalogue 
offers concrete evidence, for every sundial in it embodies the time-related 
needs and values of its maker and users.  

The catalogue includes a taxonomy of compass needles, glossary, bibliography, 
and index.  It is hardcover, 488 pages, 9.75” x 11”.

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Re: New book: Sundials of the Adler Planetarium, by Sara J. Schechner

[Pedro Raposo]

Hello,

As I write, the book *Time of Our Lives: Sundials of the Adler Planetarium* by
Sara Schechner is available again through the Adler Planetarium's online
store (link)
.
If you would like to secure a copy, I recommend you place your order
promptly.

Any questions about stock, shipment, etc., must be sent directly to the
Adler's store: adlerplanetariumst...@eventnetwork.com

Best,
Pedro


Pedro M. P. Raposo, DPhil
Curator and Director of Collections
The Adler Planetarium
1300 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 322-0540
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/collections

On Thu, Aug 15, 2019 at 4:13 PM Pedro Raposo 
wrote:

>
> I am pleased to announce the publication of *Time of Our Lives: Sundials
> of the Adler Planetarium*, by Sara J. Schechner. Please find below a
> description of the book. Orders can be placed through the Adler
> Planetarium's online store (link
> 
> ).
>
> Best,
> 
> Pedro M. P. Raposo, DPhil
> Curator and Director of Collections
> The Adler Planetarium
> http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/collections
>
>
>
> *Time of Our Lives: Sundials of the Adler Planetarium  *
>
>
> by Sara J. Schechner, PhD, David P. Wheatland Curator of the Collection
> of Historical Scientific Instruments, Harvard University
>
> Published by the Adler Planetarium
>
>
> The Adler Planetarium of Chicago has the best and most comprehensive
> collection of sundials and time-finding instruments in North America.  Now
> many of these objects can be yours to explore.  This volume encompasses a
> dazzling array of sundials, 268 in all, that date from the 15th to 20th
> centuries.
>
> What makes this catalogue special is that it is written to engage
> non-specialists approaching sundials for the first time.  Although the
> organizational logic is astronomical and mathematical, the primary
> Interpretive essays set the sundials into cultural and social context.
>
> The catalogue divides sundials into classes according to the element of
> the Sun’s apparent motion that they track (e.g. hour-angle, altitude,
> azimuth, or a combination) and the orientation of the surfaces on which the
> hour lines are mathematically drawn. Within each chapter, the instruments
> are organized chronologically and by workshop, thereby giving readers
> insight into that type’s development over time and differences among
> makers.  Technical object descriptions are supplemented by tables of
> divisions, gazetteers, saints’ days, weather forecasts, and in the case of
> polyhedral dials, the dial types, orientations, and hour systems drawn on
> every face.  The tables offer a snapshot of the precision to which the
> maker aimed and the sundial’s complexity.  Color photographs of each
> sundial show its overall appearance and details.
>
> Chapter introductions go beyond mathematical descriptions of how each type
> works.  Drawing upon research findings presented here for the first time,
> the essays offer insights into early production techniques, fads and
> fashions, social hierarchy among users, the impact of church and civil
> authorities, and the history of the sundial classes.
>
> Throughout the ages, people’s sense of time has been influenced by their
> culture, politics, religion, labor, society, and geography.  This catalogue
> offers concrete evidence, for every sundial in it embodies the time-related
> needs and values of its maker and users.
>
> The catalogue includes a taxonomy of compass needles, glossary,
> bibliography, and index.  It is hardcover, 488 pages, 9.75” x 11”.
>
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Re: New book: Sundials of the Adler Planetarium, by Sara J. Schechner

[mlose]

Dear All,Anyway, it seems a good news and good recommendation that a book on 
sundials at Adler is out of stock so quickly !Regards,MaciejOd: 
john.pickard@bigpond.comDo: sundial@uni-koeln.de; Wysłane: 23:49 Czwartek 
2019-08-15Temat: Re: New book: Sundials of the Adler Planetarium, by Sara J. 
Schechner

That’s great news Pedro, but the Adler Planetarium website says that the 
book is not in stock. 
Cheers, JohnJohn pickardjohn.pick...@bigpond.com 



 

From: Pedro Raposo 
Sent: Friday, August 16, 2019 7:13 AM
To: sundial@uni-koeln.de 
Subject: New book: Sundials of the Adler Planetarium, by Sara J. 
Schechner
 










 






I am pleased to 
announce the publication of Time of Our Lives: Sundials of the Adler 
Planetarium, by Sara J. Schechner. Please find below a description of the 
book. Orders can be placed through the Adler Planetarium's online store (link). 

Best,



Pedro M. P. 
Raposo, DPhil
Curator and 
Director of Collections
The Adler 
Planetarium
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/collections

 
  

Time of Our Lives: Sundials of the Adler 
Planetarium  
   
 

by Sara J. Schechner, PhD, David P. Wheatland Curator of the Collection of 
Historical Scientific Instruments, Harvard University 

Published by the 
Adler Planetarium 

The Adler Planetarium of Chicago has the best and most 
comprehensive collection of sundials and time-finding instruments in North 
America.  Now many of these objects can be yours to explore.  This 
volume encompasses a dazzling array of sundials, 268 in all, that date from the 
15th to 20th centuries.
What makes this catalogue special is that it is written 
to engage non-specialists approaching sundials for the first time.  
Although the organizational logic is astronomical and mathematical, the primary 
Interpretive essays set the sundials into cultural and social 
context.
The catalogue divides sundials into classes according 
to the element of the Sun’s apparent motion that they track (e.g. hour-angle, 
altitude, azimuth, or a combination) and the orientation of the surfaces on 
which the hour lines are mathematically drawn. Within each chapter, the 
instruments are organized chronologically and by workshop, thereby giving 
readers insight into that type’s development over time and differences among 
makers.  Technical object descriptions are supplemented by tables of 
divisions, gazetteers, saints’ days, weather forecasts, and in the case of 
polyhedral dials, the dial types, orientations, and hour systems drawn on every 
face.  The tables offer a snapshot of the precision to which the maker 
aimed and the sundial’s complexity.  Color photographs of each sundial 
show 
its overall appearance and details.
Chapter introductions go beyond mathematical 
descriptions of how each type works.  Drawing upon research findings 
presented here for the first time, the essays offer insights into early 
production techniques, fads and fashions, social hierarchy among users, the 
impact of church and civil authorities, and the history of the sundial 
classes.  
Throughout the ages, people’s sense of time has been 
influenced by their culture, politics, religion, labor, society, and 
geography.  This catalogue offers concrete evidence, for every sundial in 
it embodies the time-related needs and values of its maker and users.  

The catalogue includes a taxonomy of compass needles, 
glossary, bibliography, and index.  It is hardcover, 488 pages, 9.75” x 
11”.

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Re: New book: Sundials of the Adler Planetarium, by Sara J. Schechner

[john.pickard]

Thanks Pedro. Given that some / several / many members of the Sundial List 
would want to buy a copy, can you let us all know when the book is back in 
stock please?



Cheers, John

John Pickard
john.pick...@bigpond.com 



From: Pedro Raposo 
Sent: Friday, August 16, 2019 8:04 AM
To: john.pick...@bigpond.com 
Cc: sundial@uni-koeln.de 
Subject: Re: New book: Sundials of the Adler Planetarium, by Sara J. Schechner

John, and all - 

Demand is proving high, we'll replenish the stock soon. Please keep an eye on 
the website and make sure to place your order as soon as it becomes available 
again.  

Best,
Pedro

On Thu, Aug 15, 2019 at 4:49 PM  wrote:

  That’s great news Pedro, but the Adler Planetarium website says that the book 
is not in stock. 


  Cheers, John

  John Pickard
  john.pick...@bigpond.com 



  From: Pedro Raposo 
  Sent: Friday, August 16, 2019 7:13 AM
  To: sundial@uni-koeln.de 
  Subject: New book: Sundials of the Adler Planetarium, by Sara J. Schechner


  I am pleased to announce the publication of Time of Our Lives: Sundials of 
the Adler Planetarium, by Sara J. Schechner. Please find below a description of 
the book. Orders can be placed through the Adler Planetarium's online store 
(link). 


  Best,
  

  Pedro M. P. Raposo, DPhil

  Curator and Director of Collections
  The Adler Planetarium
  http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/collections



  Time of Our Lives: Sundials of the Adler Planetarium  


  by Sara J. Schechner, PhD, David P. Wheatland Curator of the Collection of 
Historical Scientific Instruments, Harvard University 

  Published by the Adler Planetarium 




  The Adler Planetarium of Chicago has the best and most comprehensive 
collection of sundials and time-finding instruments in North America.  Now many 
of these objects can be yours to explore.  This volume encompasses a dazzling 
array of sundials, 268 in all, that date from the 15th to 20th centuries.

  What makes this catalogue special is that it is written to engage 
non-specialists approaching sundials for the first time.  Although the 
organizational logic is astronomical and mathematical, the primary Interpretive 
essays set the sundials into cultural and social context.

  The catalogue divides sundials into classes according to the element of the 
Sun’s apparent motion that they track (e.g. hour-angle, altitude, azimuth, or a 
combination) and the orientation of the surfaces on which the hour lines are 
mathematically drawn. Within each chapter, the instruments are organized 
chronologically and by workshop, thereby giving readers insight into that 
type’s development over time and differences among makers.  Technical object 
descriptions are supplemented by tables of divisions, gazetteers, saints’ days, 
weather forecasts, and in the case of polyhedral dials, the dial types, 
orientations, and hour systems drawn on every face.  The tables offer a 
snapshot of the precision to which the maker aimed and the sundial’s 
complexity.  Color photographs of each sundial show its overall appearance and 
details.

  Chapter introductions go beyond mathematical descriptions of how each type 
works.  Drawing upon research findings presented here for the first time, the 
essays offer insights into early production techniques, fads and fashions, 
social hierarchy among users, the impact of church and civil authorities, and 
the history of the sundial classes.  

  Throughout the ages, people’s sense of time has been influenced by their 
culture, politics, religion, labor, society, and geography.  This catalogue 
offers concrete evidence, for every sundial in it embodies the time-related 
needs and values of its maker and users.  

  The catalogue includes a taxonomy of compass needles, glossary, bibliography, 
and index.  It is hardcover, 488 pages, 9.75” x 11”.


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Re: New book: Sundials of the Adler Planetarium, by Sara J. Schechner

[Steve Lelievre]

NASS members,

Please check the email sent earlier today (Aug 15) regarding special
arrangements for NASS members wishing to ordering this book.

Best,
Steve
NASS Secretary



On Thu, Aug 15, 2019 at 14:14, Pedro Raposo  wrote:

>
> I am pleased to announce the publication of *Time of Our Lives: Sundials
> of the Adler Planetarium*, by Sara J. Schechner. Please find below a
> description of the book.
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Re: New book: Sundials of the Adler Planetarium, by Sara J. Schechner

[Pedro Raposo]

John, and all -

Demand is proving high, we'll replenish the stock soon. Please keep an eye
on the website and make sure to place your order as soon as it becomes
available again.

Best,
Pedro

On Thu, Aug 15, 2019 at 4:49 PM  wrote:

> That’s great news Pedro, but the Adler Planetarium website says that the
> book is not in stock.
>
>
> Cheers, John
>
> John Pickard
> john.pick...@bigpond.com
>
>
> *From:* Pedro Raposo 
> *Sent:* Friday, August 16, 2019 7:13 AM
> *To:* sundial@uni-koeln.de
> *Subject:* New book: Sundials of the Adler Planetarium, by Sara J.
> Schechner
>
>
> I am pleased to announce the publication of *Time of Our Lives: Sundials
> of the Adler Planetarium*, by Sara J. Schechner. Please find below a
> description of the book. Orders can be placed through the Adler
> Planetarium's online store (link
> <https://adlerplanetarium.ordercompletion.com/a561/time-of-our-lives-sundials-of-the-adler-planetarium.html>).
>
>
> Best,
> 
> Pedro M. P. Raposo, DPhil
> Curator and Director of Collections
> The Adler Planetarium
> http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/collections
>
>
>
> *Time of Our Lives: Sundials of the Adler Planetarium  *
>
>
> by Sara J. Schechner, PhD, David P. Wheatland Curator of the Collection
> of Historical Scientific Instruments, Harvard University
>
> Published by the Adler Planetarium
>
>
> The Adler Planetarium of Chicago has the best and most comprehensive
> collection of sundials and time-finding instruments in North America.  Now
> many of these objects can be yours to explore.  This volume encompasses a
> dazzling array of sundials, 268 in all, that date from the 15th to 20th
> centuries.
>
> What makes this catalogue special is that it is written to engage
> non-specialists approaching sundials for the first time.  Although the
> organizational logic is astronomical and mathematical, the primary
> Interpretive essays set the sundials into cultural and social context.
>
> The catalogue divides sundials into classes according to the element of
> the Sun’s apparent motion that they track (e.g. hour-angle, altitude,
> azimuth, or a combination) and the orientation of the surfaces on which the
> hour lines are mathematically drawn. Within each chapter, the instruments
> are organized chronologically and by workshop, thereby giving readers
> insight into that type’s development over time and differences among
> makers.  Technical object descriptions are supplemented by tables of
> divisions, gazetteers, saints’ days, weather forecasts, and in the case of
> polyhedral dials, the dial types, orientations, and hour systems drawn on
> every face.  The tables offer a snapshot of the precision to which the
> maker aimed and the sundial’s complexity.  Color photographs of each
> sundial show its overall appearance and details.
>
> Chapter introductions go beyond mathematical descriptions of how each type
> works.  Drawing upon research findings presented here for the first time,
> the essays offer insights into early production techniques, fads and
> fashions, social hierarchy among users, the impact of church and civil
> authorities, and the history of the sundial classes.
>
> Throughout the ages, people’s sense of time has been influenced by their
> culture, politics, religion, labor, society, and geography.  This catalogue
> offers concrete evidence, for every sundial in it embodies the time-related
> needs and values of its maker and users.
>
> The catalogue includes a taxonomy of compass needles, glossary,
> bibliography, and index.  It is hardcover, 488 pages, 9.75” x 11”.
>
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Re: New book: Sundials of the Adler Planetarium, by Sara J. Schechner

[john.pickard]

That’s great news Pedro, but the Adler Planetarium website says that the book 
is not in stock. 


Cheers, John

John Pickard
john.pick...@bigpond.com 



From: Pedro Raposo 
Sent: Friday, August 16, 2019 7:13 AM
To: sundial@uni-koeln.de 
Subject: New book: Sundials of the Adler Planetarium, by Sara J. Schechner


I am pleased to announce the publication of Time of Our Lives: Sundials of the 
Adler Planetarium, by Sara J. Schechner. Please find below a description of the 
book. Orders can be placed through the Adler Planetarium's online store (link). 


Best,


Pedro M. P. Raposo, DPhil

Curator and Director of Collections
The Adler Planetarium
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/collections

  

Time of Our Lives: Sundials of the Adler Planetarium
  

by Sara J. Schechner, PhD, David P. Wheatland Curator of the Collection of 
Historical Scientific Instruments, Harvard University 

Published by the Adler Planetarium 




The Adler Planetarium of Chicago has the best and most comprehensive collection 
of sundials and time-finding instruments in North America.  Now many of these 
objects can be yours to explore.  This volume encompasses a dazzling array of 
sundials, 268 in all, that date from the 15th to 20th centuries.

What makes this catalogue special is that it is written to engage 
non-specialists approaching sundials for the first time.  Although the 
organizational logic is astronomical and mathematical, the primary Interpretive 
essays set the sundials into cultural and social context.

The catalogue divides sundials into classes according to the element of the 
Sun’s apparent motion that they track (e.g. hour-angle, altitude, azimuth, or a 
combination) and the orientation of the surfaces on which the hour lines are 
mathematically drawn. Within each chapter, the instruments are organized 
chronologically and by workshop, thereby giving readers insight into that 
type’s development over time and differences among makers.  Technical object 
descriptions are supplemented by tables of divisions, gazetteers, saints’ days, 
weather forecasts, and in the case of polyhedral dials, the dial types, 
orientations, and hour systems drawn on every face.  The tables offer a 
snapshot of the precision to which the maker aimed and the sundial’s 
complexity.  Color photographs of each sundial show its overall appearance and 
details.

Chapter introductions go beyond mathematical descriptions of how each type 
works.  Drawing upon research findings presented here for the first time, the 
essays offer insights into early production techniques, fads and fashions, 
social hierarchy among users, the impact of church and civil authorities, and 
the history of the sundial classes.  

Throughout the ages, people’s sense of time has been influenced by their 
culture, politics, religion, labor, society, and geography.  This catalogue 
offers concrete evidence, for every sundial in it embodies the time-related 
needs and values of its maker and users.  

The catalogue includes a taxonomy of compass needles, glossary, bibliography, 
and index.  It is hardcover, 488 pages, 9.75” x 11”.




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New book: Sundials of the Adler Planetarium, by Sara J. Schechner

[Pedro Raposo]

I am pleased to announce the publication of *Time of Our Lives: Sundials of
the Adler Planetarium*, by Sara J. Schechner. Please find below a
description of the book. Orders can be placed through the Adler
Planetarium's online store (link

).

Best,

Pedro M. P. Raposo, DPhil
Curator and Director of Collections
The Adler Planetarium
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/collections



*Time of Our Lives: Sundials of the Adler Planetarium  *


by Sara J. Schechner, PhD, David P. Wheatland Curator of the Collection of
Historical Scientific Instruments, Harvard University

Published by the Adler Planetarium


The Adler Planetarium of Chicago has the best and most comprehensive
collection of sundials and time-finding instruments in North America.  Now
many of these objects can be yours to explore.  This volume encompasses a
dazzling array of sundials, 268 in all, that date from the 15th to 20th
centuries.

What makes this catalogue special is that it is written to engage
non-specialists approaching sundials for the first time.  Although the
organizational logic is astronomical and mathematical, the primary
Interpretive essays set the sundials into cultural and social context.

The catalogue divides sundials into classes according to the element of the
Sun’s apparent motion that they track (e.g. hour-angle, altitude, azimuth,
or a combination) and the orientation of the surfaces on which the hour
lines are mathematically drawn. Within each chapter, the instruments are
organized chronologically and by workshop, thereby giving readers insight
into that type’s development over time and differences among
makers.  Technical object descriptions are supplemented by tables of
divisions, gazetteers, saints’ days, weather forecasts, and in the case of
polyhedral dials, the dial types, orientations, and hour systems drawn on
every face.  The tables offer a snapshot of the precision to which the
maker aimed and the sundial’s complexity.  Color photographs of each
sundial show its overall appearance and details.

Chapter introductions go beyond mathematical descriptions of how each type
works.  Drawing upon research findings presented here for the first time,
the essays offer insights into early production techniques, fads and
fashions, social hierarchy among users, the impact of church and civil
authorities, and the history of the sundial classes.

Throughout the ages, people’s sense of time has been influenced by their
culture, politics, religion, labor, society, and geography.  This catalogue
offers concrete evidence, for every sundial in it embodies the time-related
needs and values of its maker and users.

The catalogue includes a taxonomy of compass needles, glossary,
bibliography, and index.  It is hardcover, 488 pages, 9.75” x 11”.
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