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Why was the modern sundial built?
to see the time in easy way or to make more development.
When was the 1st sundial built?
The earliest known sundial dates back to ancient Egypt around 1500 BCE. It consisted of a stick in the ground that would cast a shadow to indicate the time.
What came first the wheelbarrow or the sundial?
sundial
What is pin of a sundial called?
The pin of a sundial is called a gnomon. It is the part of the sundial that casts a shadow onto the dial face to indicate the time.
What name is given to a pointer on a sundial?
The pointer on a sundial is called a gnomon. It casts a shadow on the sundial face to indicate the time.
Why was the modern sundial built?
to see the time in easy way or to make more development.
What two practical disadvantages of sundials compared with clocks?
A sundial doesn't work at night A sundial doesn't work when the sun is hidden - by clouds, buildings, etc. A sundial only works at the latitude it is designed for - a sundial built for Ecuador woudl not be accurate in New Zealand.
Name place where sundial is located in India?
Jantar Manters at Jaipur,Delhi and Indore.The biggest sundial in India is called 'samrat yantra'.It was built in 1728.
How do you make a sundial?
You can make a sundial with some very simple materials. Click on "Add Related Links" to see specific instructions.
What are the different measuring devices from ancient to modern time?
sandclock ;sundial; waterclock
When was the 1st sundial built?
The earliest known sundial dates back to ancient Egypt around 1500 BCE. It consisted of a stick in the ground that would cast a shadow to indicate the time.
What came first the wheelbarrow or the sundial?
sundial
How do you think the sundial led to our system of telling time?
Sundials casts shadow that points to the time represented by marks of numbers. The sundial tells the solar time.
What is a sentence with the word sundial in it?
I have a sundial in the garden.The sundial were the earliest form of clocks.
How was an analemmatic sundial used?
I do not know. So I think you should use Answer.com instead.
What did George Washington use to tell the time?
He used a portable sundial.
Which way to fix sundial?
The answer depends on what is wrog with the sundial.
