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invented by a greek person named anaximander..... he taught the greek philosopher who came up with the pythagorean theorem, which explains why the gnomon deals with trigonometry and also why there is also an unknown angle within the triangle that deals with the shadow created by the sun over the pole (gnomon).
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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.
What is the arm of a sundial called?
gnomon
What is the stationery arm of sundial called?
gnomon
What is the name of the rod in the center of the sundial called?
Gnomon
What is pin of a sundial called?
The gnomon is the indicator on a sundial.
Why did Brady Alan Easterday invented the sundial?
He didn't. The sundial, or gnomon has been used since antiquity.
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.
What is the web address of the Gnomon Productions in San Francisco California?
The web address of the Gnomon Productions is: http://anamericanasaga.com
What is the phone number of the Gnomon Productions in San Francisco California?
The phone number of the Gnomon Productions is: 415-956-7030.
Where would you find a gnomon?
The gnomon is the physical component of a sundial that casts a shadow onto the graduated scale for the purpose of timekeeping.
What is the arm of a sundial called?
gnomon
In order for a sundial to work which direction must the gnomon must be facing?
The gnomon must be facing north and the base must be level
What actors and actresses appeared in Gnomon - 2002?
The cast of Gnomon - 2002 includes: Aina Clotet Pedro Herreros Santi Sans
Does a CD sundial have a gnomon?
The suns angle creates a colored diffraction line directly on the CD, that is, there is no shadow created so you do not need a gnomon.
Where is the Gnomon Productions in San Francisco California located?
The address of the Gnomon Productions is: 463 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
What is another name for the gnomon on a sundial?
index?
What is the upright arm of a sundial called?
gnomon
