2/13/02 Aiming the gnomon at the north star is easier said than done, but will work well. The North star is 0.5 degrees away from true north, and although this is not perfect, it is good enough for all but the most precise dials. To achieve perfect alignment, you can then use a free program called "SundialAlign!", available at www.precisionsundial.com
-Bill Gottesman Precision Sundials LLC In a message dated 2/13/2002 5:40:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Hello, > > I am checking the facts in a garden article to be published soon, and > our writer says that in the Northern Hemisphere, you can find the > correct gnomon angle for your latitude by aiming the gnomon at the > North Star. I know you must align it with the earth's North/South > axis, but is simply aiming for the North Star enough to make the dial > accurate at your latitude? > > Thank you so much for any clarification you can provide. > > Amanda
