You can create a 'projected' sundial by placing
the sundial pattern inside the opening. The
shadow of this pattern will move over the reading point on the floor.
See Nass compendium vol 1 nr 3 page 6. I designed
this type as a vandal proof dial, it is
transparant "projection type". No parts tha
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Subject: Re: Advice sought re:transparent sundial design
Steve--
Yes, undeniably the co-Italian hours have more practical use than Babylonian
hours, as do the Temporary Hours that used to be standard before clocks came
into use.
For outdoor work like agriculture
Steve--
Yes, undeniably the co-Italian hours have more practical use than
Babylonian hours, as do the Temporary Hours that used to be standard before
clocks came into use.
For outdoor work like agriculture, or anything for which candle-light
wasn't sufficient, of course it mattered very much how
Michael,
For sure.
I simply ignored the possibility of Babylonian Hours because I
personally don't think they have much practical use (to the extent that
any sundial has practical use these days). For a dial showing hours to
sunset, on the other hand, I do see some hint of practical use. It w
Thanks for all of your responses! I'm still reading about the different
types of dials suggested and all of the additional material you provided!
In the meantime, I prepared a better diagram of the location of the
sundial, which is available here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18VldWIorcF2L4Xuy6
Dear dialist,
I have a 0.8x3.8 meter opening in a wall on the roof (technically, a
parapet, I believe) which is facing west (5.6 degrees north of West,
actually). After much consideration I came to the conclusion that I would
like to have a faux stained glass sundial (i.e., printed on a large pane
