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Which way to fix sundial?

The answer depends on what is wrog with the sundial.

Why is a sundial not a reliable way of telling the time?

You can't use a sundial in the night when its dark but you can tell the time using a sundial in daytime

What is a sundial used for?

A sundial is a way to tell time without a clock. It uses the sun and positions of shadows to tell the time. These are fairly accurate.

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.

Why does a gnomon on a sundial have to be 45 degrees?

It doesn't. The gnomon is supposed to match the latitude of the location where the sundial is placed. If the latitude is 30 degrees and the gnomon is 45 the entire sundial will have to be tilted to keep correct time. Another way to describe this is to say that the gnomon should be parallel to the Earth's axis.

Disadvantages of telling time the olden way?

sundial could be in a shadow and give no clues

In which year was the sundial invented?

The sundial was invented in 1747

Who invented the first sundial?

Theodosius of Bithynia invented the sundial.

How do you spell a sundial noman?

The vertical pointer on a sundial is the gnomon.

What is midday on a sundial?

The shortest shadow on a sundial would be afternoon or Middaay

Where is the oldest sundial?

The oldest sundial is in a museum in Berlin. Approximately 1500 BCE

When does a sundial not work?

A sundial wont work at night and during Solar Eclipses

What kind of clock was invented AFTER the sundial?

the sterling silver clock was invented after the sundial

How do you touch the sundial in Pokemon X?

Just press A when your face is touching the sundial

What are the benefits of a sundial?

A sundial is no good unless the sun is shining, and a shadow is cast.

How do you set a sundial?

The sundial must be built in the area that it is to be used in so the time will be correct. Set a sundial at exactly noon with the gnomon pointing directly north.

Would your sundial read the same time as another sundial 100 miles directly north of you?

yes, as long as its on the same line of longitude you can use the same sundial

How does a sundial measure time?

A sundial measures time by the location of the sun casting a shadow on the sundial. Depending on the location of the shadow and it's length, you can estimate the time of day.

What is the name of the Secondary arm on a sundial?

The raised arm of a sundial that indicates the time of day by its shadow is the gnomon (NO-mon). A sundial has but one arm, what do you mean by secondary arm?

How a sundial works?

it casts a shadow on a certain place on the sundial and were the shadow casts is the time

What logo has a man standing on a sundial?

Rabobank has a man standing on an orange sundial or compass

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.

When was the first sundial invented?

The first sundial was invented in 609 BCE by the Neo-Babylonian Empire.

Who invented the first Chinese sundial?

Your Mom and me did it so we made you and asians who then went on to make the sundial

When was Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay created?

Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay was created in 2004.

What are the limitations of the sundial?

A sundial is no good unless the sun is shining strongly enough to cast a shadow.

Which kind of time does a sundial keep?

Not surprisingly, a sundial keeps solar time (and only while the sun is out...)

Does the angle of a sundial change the time?

A sundial has to be positioned correctly in order to give you a good estimate of the time.

Why did Brady Alan Easterday invented the sundial?

He didn't. The sundial, or gnomon has been used since antiquity.

What is the definition of sundial?

A sundial is a round dial with a pointer for the sun. When placed correctly it will read the time of day.

HOW TO USE sundial?

a sundial is very simple to use mailny because it uses the suns rays however if it is night time the use of a sundial is no longer possible on the sundial it will have numbers on it and when the sun shines on it it will cast a particular shadow that shadow should line up with a number and then it will tell you the approximate time

Who suggests to make a sundial in lord of the flies?

Piggy suggests to make a sundial to know the time in lord of the flies

What is the best way to fix a hazard?

the best way to fix a hazard is remove it

How do you make a sundial time telling device?

Good question. The simplest one is to fix a stick pointing out from a sun-facing wall of your house. The point of the shadow you can then calibrate. Old farm buildings sometimes have these.

Who used the sundial or uses it still?

people still use sundial. they also use them in gardens as garden features for more info on sundials visit the site below it gives heaps of info!!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sundial people still use sundial. they also use them in gardens as garden features for more info on sundials visit the site below it gives heaps of info!!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sundial

How do you calibrate a sundial?

The gnomon of a sundial is cut to a certain size depending on the latitude of the sundial's location. If the gnomon is not of the correct size, it can be compensated for by raising or lowering the lower edge of the sundial until all times are accurate. Calibration is fairly simple. Using a precise time measurement, when it is noon, go outside and position the sundial so the shadow of the gnomon is on…

Who invented the first sundial and when?

It is thought that the first sundial was invented by the Ancient Romans in 440 B.C approx. The inventor of said sundial cannot be determined, but it is thought that the inventor was that of Leonardo da Vinci, along with Julius Cesar.

What is one disadvantage of using a sundial to tell time?

once its not sunny u cant use a sundial because there is no sun! a sundial is in roman and not every one can read roman.So i think it would be easier if it was in regular numbers!

Where was the sundial clock made?

The earliest known sundials existed in ancient Egypt. The earliest description of a sundial is from the Old Testament of the Bible.

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 actors and actresses appeared in Time on the Sundial - 2010?

The cast of Time on the Sundial - 2010 includes: Michael Dacquisto as Director

Which was the first type of clock?

The first type of clock was called a sundial, and the oldest sundial dates back to around 1500 BC.

How do you install a standard sundial in the Southern hemisphere?

There is no such thing as a standard sundial. For every different latitude (degrees north or south) the gnomon (the triangular shadow making bit) has to be cut differently. If you live 30 degrees south, cut the gnomon to a 30 degree angle. Set up the sundial so the sharp end of the gnomon is pointing exactly North. The easiest way is to just twist the assembled sundial until it shows the right time. If…

What is an sundial?

A sundial is pretty much an analogue clock, except instead of hands, it uses the suns shadows to point at hour lines on its base.

Who first made sundial?

The oldest record of a sundial was in Ireland dating back to 5000 BC. See the related link for more information.

How do you use sundial in a sentence?

Well, for starters you just used sundial in a sentence. But another sentence could be... Sundials help you tell time.

Where does sundial located in India?

Jantar Manters at Jaipur,Delhi and Indore.The biggest sundial in India is called 'samrat yantra'.It was built in 1728.

Who invented sundial?

Theodosius of Bithynia

How does a sundial work please answer with anything its kinda important... Thanks?

The sun appears to rise in the East, move across the sky during the day and set in the West. A sundial has a pointy part which is called a gnomon. In the morning the shadow of its tip is in the West. During the day this shadow moves across the face of the sundial, and end up in the East. The gnomon is angled to take account of the latitude of the location and…

A watch is like a sundial because?

A watch is like a sundial, because both are instruments that help us to tell time. Watches are to be worn on the wrist, and are therefore much more convenient to use than a sundial, which must remain stationary in full sunlight.

What would be different about a sundial in the north pole?

A sundial in the north pole would have a steeper and shorter gnomon compared to sundials in lower latitudes. The spacing of the hour markers in a sundial in the north pole would be same; the hour lines would be 24 hours.