Sundials: their theory and construction

by Albert E. Waugh

Paper Book, 1973

Status

Available

Call number

QB215 .W38 1973

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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Time. Beautifully done!
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Original publication date

1973

Physical description

xii, 228 p.; 22 cm

ISBN

0486229475 / 9780486229478

Barcode

34662000582525
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