Thesaurus Term/Concept: SUNDIAL
Identifier | 95316 |
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Class | MDA OBJECT TYPE |
Status | Preferred |
Index? | Yes |
Scope Note | A device for telling the time by the sun, using the shadow cast by a gnomon, or sometimes a spot of light through a small hole. They were often used for checking the accuracy of clocks. They range from panels on the sides of churches to pocket watch size. |