SUNDIAL, direct reading

T1983.343

Sundial with 2 analemma-gnomon for December-June and June- December Solstice. Plaque on stand "THE COLLINS DIRECT READING SUNDIAL \ FIRST CONCEIVED 1975 DEVELOPED, PROVED THEN \ PATENTED JUNE 19th 1980 (AUST.) PE4095..." Existing similar models at W.A. Observatory and local universities. "TO READ: ALWAYS READ EASTERLY SIDE OF SHADOW \ CAST ON CENTRE LINE OF TIME SCALE."

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: T1983.343
Accession Date: 21 Dec 1983

Material

Wood/Wood

wood, bronze

Bronze/Metal
Wood

Measurement

length370mm
width370mm
height320mm
length390mm
width380mmstand

 

 

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