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:This article pertains to the astronomical instrument. For the psychedelic rock band, see Sun Dial.

Digital sundials

A digital sundial uses light and shadow to 'write' the time in numerals (or even words), rather than marking time with position. One such design uses two parallel masks to screen sunlight into patterns appropriate for the time of day.

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◄ Sundial: Precision sundials (heliochronometers)
Sundial: Reference ►

~ Table of Content ~

►Introduction
►Installation of standard sundials
►Design & principles of operation
►Portable sundials, for navigation and time
►Precision sundials (heliochronometers)
►Digital sundials
►Reference
►See also
►External links

 

 

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