2007-03-26 14:41:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Leave the gnomon where it is, and rotate your hour markings (if they're not fixed to the gnomon; if they are fixed, you'll need to overwrite them with the new values - serves you right for getting the cheap all-in-one moulded sundials).
It's really the same process you use to set the clock on them in the first place. Dig out the instruction manual if it's still not clear.
2007-03-26 14:47:53 · answer #1 · answered by Scarlet Manuka 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't. You would need to relabel all the tic marks, calling 1:00 2:00, calling 2:00 3:00 and so on. Just turning it would not be accurate. Even turning the dial while leaving the gnomon in place would not do it for most cases, since the tic marks are usually not evenly spaced.
2007-03-26 14:55:12 · answer #2 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ancient technology was way ahead of digital electronics - sundials don't need to be adjusted, they just work.
2007-03-26 14:59:10 · answer #3 · answered by Happy Camper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to move it about 15 degrees of longitude to the east, and get yourself a good telescope so you can see it.
2007-03-26 15:40:24 · answer #4 · answered by Rando 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at it, see what time it says, then subtract one hour. DUHHHHHHH!!!
2007-03-26 16:43:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you can turn it . You cant.
2007-03-26 14:47:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋