I remember when I was a little girl, my scientist grandfather set up his sundial with concern to direction and something about the Northern Hemisphere to get the correct time.
I bought one because it reminded me of him, but I cannot remember how to set it.
Anyone out there know?
2006-08-10 15:02:46 · 5 answers · asked by Lisa the Pooh 7 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Hi ! Now , what kind of sun dial are we talking about?
May be you can get some clues in the wikipedia link below !
Cheers!!!
2006-08-10 22:52:36 · answer #1 · answered by Steeve34 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait till 12 noon, go out and adjust the shadow on the direction that shows 12 noon on the dial, depends on what hemispere that you live in (N or S) Northern hemisphere face south, southern hemisphere face north.
2006-08-10 15:07:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most people don't understand the magnetic like properties of sunlight. The ancient Olympians would carry their sundials to the highest mountains, to soak up as many of the sun's rays as possible. You can do this by climbing a tree with yours. When it has soaked up enough rays, you can set it in your yard, and it will tell you the time. It may take several tree climbings, depending on the size of your dial.
2006-08-10 15:16:34 · answer #3 · answered by timmy♫♫ 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Wow, magnetic properties in a non-ferrous material...err photons..err...right.
2006-08-10 15:41:56 · answer #4 · answered by Andy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at noon...the sun dial should say noon...if not then spin it unitl it says noon.
2006-08-10 15:35:37 · answer #5 · answered by kmclean48 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋