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A sundial is a type of clock

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What is the oldest type of clock?

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When was Sun Dial created?

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What is the plural of sun-dial?

The plural is sun dials.


What is the importance of the astronomical clock?

The astronomical clock located in Prague, Czech Republic was installed in the 1400's and is still functioning today. It has the zodiac dial which shows you the position of the sun and the moon in the sky. It has a calendar dial that represents the months of the year and it also shows you the apostles and death who move around the clock on the hour of every hour. It is important because the clock is one of a kind and was never able to be recreated.


Was the sun dial an early temperature thermometer?

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How Can you tell time by sun?

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