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Traveller's (pilgrims) Sundial - Basivcally a compas for travellers
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Traveller's (pilgrims) Sundial - Basivcally a compas for travellers
In ancient times, Sun clocks in mini-format were already known in the East, and during the 15th century became widely dispersed in Europe, especially in Germany, France and England.
During the 15th and 16th centuries multi-faced Sun clocks were the rage. One example is given below. They had the advantage of being used without the need of a compass. The 'cube' was correctly aligned to the South, when all surfaces gave the same time.
Stefano Bonsignori, a monk, probably made the one presented,...
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