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Who made the sundials?
Sundials are normally made of metal, however the materials may vary. Sundials were thought to be used in around 3500 BC.
What were sources of measuring time in past?
Some sources for of measuring time in the past were sundials, and hourglasses
What are sundials made of?
made out of bronze or clay something like that
How do people tell time in the past?
By sundials, hour glasses, water clocks and astrolables.
What are the types of sundials?
The two types of sundials are altitude and azimuth sundials.
Do sundials have to be round?
No, sundials do not have to be round. While many traditional sundials are circular to allow for a full rotation of the gnomon (the part that casts the shadow), sundials can be made in various shapes, such as square or rectangular. The key requirement is that the gnomon must be positioned correctly to cast a shadow that corresponds to the hour markings, regardless of the overall shape of the sundial.
What are sundials made out of?
Rock. Stone. Metal. It's the DESIGN that makes them work!
How did early people measure time?
Time was measured by the "rise" and "fall" (the arc) of the sun. Eventually, sundials were used. Only in the past several hundred years have timepieces been made by humans for human use.
Why Sundials can't be used at night?
Sundials require sunlight.
When did they use sundials?
There is no specific date stated as to when sundials were first used.
Why do sundials need to be adjusted?
we have to adjust sundials to see the shadow and time
Why were sundials used?
Sundials were used to tell time, back without watches.
