I learned from JD Gard's website for the ATEN sundials that David (Gard?), the inventor of the Aten heliochronometer, has died.
I do not know if the company will still sell the sundial. I own one of the models, and it is a favorite to show guests. It is readable to better than 1 minute. I did not know Dave, but I certainly admired his originality and skill in manufacturing. It is worth noting that craftsfolk are mortal, and often their art disappears with them. When I see a dial I like and can afford, I generally buy it sooner rather than later. You never know when someone will stop making a dial, whether by choice or not. -Bill --------------------------------------------------- https://lists.uni-koeln.de/mailman/listinfo/sundial
