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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.
Are there different types of sundials?
Yes, there are different types of sundials, including horizontal, vertical, equatorial, polar, and analemmatic sundials. Each type is designed to be accurate in different geographic locations and at different times of year.
How did the aincient egyptians measure time?
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?
Sundials use the position of the sun to cast a shadow onto marked surfaces, indicating the time of day based on the shadow's position. By following the movement of the shadow, people could estimate the time accurately during daylight hours. Sundials were widely used before the invention of mechanical clocks and provided a simple and reliable method for telling time.
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
