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Publication
New York, Dover Publications [1973]
Description
This fascinating approach to sundials offers a rigorous appraisal of the science of sundials, including mathematical treatment and pertinent astronomical background. It also provides a nontechnical treatment simple enough that several of the dials can be built by children. 106 illustrations.
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The book explains the various methods (formulas and math) used through the ages to measure time, and some of the beautiful and extraordinary contraptions that were developed. The author shows how to recreate many of these devices and methods to find the time yourself, even with Daylight Savings
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Original publication date
1973
Physical description
xii, 228 p.; 22 cm
ISBN
0486229475 / 9780486229478