EQUATORIAL SUNDIAL
Equatorial sundial. The so-called equatorial type of sundial is the one that best represents the Earth’s position in the universe. They are composed of a semicircle that symbolizes the equator and a central rod (which acts as a sundial gnomon) and represents the Earth’s axis, conveniently inclined, so that, according to the latitude of the place, it is parallel to the Earth’s real axis.
The clock must be placed on the North-South meridian, so that the shadow produced by the rod on the quadrant that is in the semicircle, gives us the local solar time. This model is a reproduction of one of the equatorial clocks that were manufactured in Renaissance Italy in the 16th century. It is universally used, that is, it can be used at all latitudes, and to do so it is only necessary to loosen the screw and move it to place it at the corresponding latitude, which is indicated by a graduated latitude scale. It also works as a calendar thanks to the small sphere that the gnomon incorporates.
Our model is handcrafted in wood and brass, and is accompanied by a manual with its history and instructions for use.
Measurements:
Height: 19 cm
Diameter: 7 cm
VAT INCLUDED
https://www.instructables.com/The-Equatorial-Sundial/
