What is a heliochronometer?

Answer 1

A Heliochronometer is like a sundial that tells you what time it is in the day by measuring where the sun is in the sky. Heliochronometer literally measures the "mean solar time" or "solar time".

Answer 2

A heliochronometer is a type of sundial that measures time with great precision using the position of the sun. It often includes additional technology or mechanisms to account for factors such as the Earth's tilt and the equation of time to improve its accuracy. Heliochronometers are used in scientific settings and astronomy to study the motion of the Earth and the sun.