Author: Sam Muller Publisher: Naturegraph & Keven Brown Publications ISBN: 9780879612467 Category : Antiques & Collectibles Languages : en Pages : 62
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Presents step-by-step instructions for making a sundial which will illustrate concepts regarding the interrelation of the sun, the earth's rotation, and time.
Author: Milton Stoneman Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 0486241416 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 62
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This guide to making wooden sundials gently leads beginning diallists into sundial lore and construction. Novice craftsmen who can wield a saw, wood-burning pen, matte knife, sandpaper and a few other simple tools can make five different kinds of sundials; plans are flexible and allow for embellishment, alteration, variety of materials. Precalculated templates can be removed from the book and carbon-paper-transferred to wood.
Author: James Jespersen Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 0486409139 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 322
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Clear and accessible introduction to the concept of time examines measurement, historic timekeeping methods, uses of time information, role of time in science and technology, and much more. Over 300 illustrations.
Author: Albert Waugh Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 0486140008 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 254
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A rigorous appraisal of sundial science includes mathematical treatment and pertinent astronomical background, plus a nontechnical treatment so simple that several of the dials can be built by children. 106 illustrations.
Author: Denis Savoie Publisher: Praxis ISBN: 9780387098012 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 181
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Sundials, which decorate church walls, public plazas, and elegant gardens, are first and foremost astronomical instruments. Before understanding how sundials work, one must first understand the apparent motion of the Sun in the sky. In this book, Denis Savoie presents the basics of astronomy required to understand sundials and describes how to design and build your own classical sundial. Written for all levels of science readers, the author shows the calculations involved in the sundial’s construction and also gives a comprehensive history of time measurement. The practical and observational aspects of sundials will enable readers to create custom-made sundial of their own, adding whatever special features they wish to include. Most of these designs have been tested by people with no previous knowledge of astronomy. To aid the reader, the book is full of clear and instructive illustrations and diagrams.
Author: Richard J. A. Talbert Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 0190273488 Category : Antiques & Collectibles Languages : en Pages : 261
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Talbert investigates miniature sundials which can be adjusted for the owner's whereabouts. They incorporate a list of locations and latitudes for ready reference, data that offers insight into Romans' worldviews. To some perhaps, these sundials were primarily symbols of scientific awareness as well as imperial mastery of time and space.
Author: Mari Bolte Publisher: Capstone ISBN: 075658096X Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 25
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A sundial is the oldest tool used to tell time. Make a simple sundial using rocks, a paper plate, and a pencil. Track how the shadow made by the sun moves throughout the day.
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Masterly account of long and colorful history of sundials, with practical instructions for building your own. Formulae, rare dials, mottoes, and much more. 104 figures. 51 plates.
Author: Sam Muller
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Author: James Jespersen
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