John Carmichael wrote: > > Hi Rod: > > Yea, it could be dangerous! But one should consider blunting the cone > tip anyway for added precision when shadows are long. They are long > for most of the hours in a year. > > . > > If the point is high in the air, then it’s not a problem.. Check out > this giant one on a large horizontal dial that I think is in Newark. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/jlcarmichael/3869323292/ > > Or, if it is high on a wall, then the point isn’t a safety issue > either. They’d look cool hanging down on a wall dial. I’ve been trying > to get Jim Tallman to try a little one on a Spectra Dial > > John > My insurers wanted $2,000,000 indemnity to cover the possibility of US clients falling onto a dial gnomon. They actually suggested building a wall around the dial to keep everyone at a safe distance! I solved the problem (to my satisfaction) by always having a 'halfpenny scroll tip' on my gnomons thereafter.
I recall a story that a well-known diallist leaned forward to check the dial reading at a dial inauguration and injured his forehead on the sharp point. Can anyone verify this tale? Tony Moss. --------------------------------------------------- https://lists.uni-koeln.de/mailman/listinfo/sundial
