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Author : René R.J. Rohr
Release : 2012-09-06
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 700/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Sundials by : René R.J. Rohr
Download or read book Sundials written by René R.J. Rohr. This book was released on 2012-09-06. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Masterly account of long and colorful history of sundials, with practical instructions for building your own. Formulae, rare dials, mottoes, and much more. 104 figures. 51 plates.
Author : Albert Waugh
Release : 2012-09-06
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 008/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Sundials by : Albert Waugh
Download or read book Sundials written by Albert Waugh. This book was released on 2012-09-06. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rigorous appraisal of sundial science includes mathematical treatment and pertinent astronomical background, plus a nontechnical treatment so simple that several of the dials can be built by children. 106 illustrations.
Author : Milton Stoneman
Release : 1982-03-01
Genre : Crafts & Hobbies
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 416/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Easy-to-make Wooden Sundials by : Milton Stoneman
Download or read book Easy-to-make Wooden Sundials written by Milton Stoneman. This book was released on 1982-03-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to making wooden sundials gently leads beginning diallists into sundial lore and construction. Novice craftsmen who can wield a saw, wood-burning pen, matte knife, sandpaper and a few other simple tools can make five different kinds of sundials; plans are flexible and allow for embellishment, alteration, variety of materials. Precalculated templates can be removed from the book and carbon-paper-transferred to wood.
Author : Mark Lennox-Boyd
Release : 2006-03-01
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 940/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Sundials by : Mark Lennox-Boyd
Download or read book Sundials written by Mark Lennox-Boyd. This book was released on 2006-03-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sundials are arguably the oldest of all scientific instruments. Their beauty is often a reflection of great craftsmanship, as well as a design statement that is highly ordered and rational. As objects that perform a function, yet require no power and perform indefinitely, they are a powerful symbol of endurance and permanence. This copiously illustrated book charts the evolution of sundials around the world from the earliest neolithic rondels and stone circles, such as Stonehenge, to the present day. This history is in effect the story of Man's understanding of the heavens, and his own place in the cosmos. Rich in cultural and religious significance, sundials represent the coming together of art and astronomy. Mark Lennox-Boyd describes in detail the main types of sundial, describing important historical examples, such as Emperor Augustus's Sundial on the Campus Martius in Rome, Syrian, Indian and Chinese sundials, and showcasing a range of stunning modern sundials that have been inspired by them. The story has a colourful cast of characters, including artists, alchemists, two emperors, a maharajah and the founding President of the United States of America. Sundials combines images of inspirational designs with a fascinating historical narrative. It includes a glossary of terms, bibliography and an appendix explaining some of the theory and mathematics.
Author : Denis Savoie
Release : 2009-03-23
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 012/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Sundials by : Denis Savoie
Download or read book Sundials written by Denis Savoie. This book was released on 2009-03-23. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sundials, which decorate church walls, public plazas, and elegant gardens, are first and foremost astronomical instruments. Before understanding how sundials work, one must first understand the apparent motion of the Sun in the sky. In this book, Denis Savoie presents the basics of astronomy required to understand sundials and describes how to design and build your own classical sundial. Written for all levels of science readers, the author shows the calculations involved in the sundial’s construction and also gives a comprehensive history of time measurement. The practical and observational aspects of sundials will enable readers to create custom-made sundial of their own, adding whatever special features they wish to include. Most of these designs have been tested by people with no previous knowledge of astronomy. To aid the reader, the book is full of clear and instructive illustrations and diagrams.
