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How do you think the sundial led to our system of telling time?
Sundials casts shadow that points to the time represented by marks of numbers. The sundial tells the solar time.
Why do sundials need to be adjusted?
we have to adjust sundials to see the shadow and time
Why were sundials used?
Sundials were used to tell time, back without watches.
When the Romans used sundials how could they tell the exact time on rainy days or with no sun?
They couldn't tell the time from sundials because there was no sun.
How did the aincient egyptians measure time?
Sundials
Are there different types of sundials?
Sundials use the posidtion of the sun to cast a shadow on the dial. You can then read the number on where the shadow falls to get the time. As a result, no, there shouldn't be different types of sundials.
Can a sundial tell time?
Yes, sundials can tell time. That is what they are designed to do.
How did sundials help people tell time?
the shadow
What are the types of sundials?
The two types of sundials are altitude and azimuth sundials.
What has the author George L Fuller written?
George L. Fuller has written: 'Sundials for watch time 2005' -- subject(s): Sundials
What were the time measuring devises used in ancient times?
sundials
What did the Egyptians use to tell time during the day?
sundials
