Equatorial sundial. On equatorial sundials, the planar surface that receives the shadow is exactly perpendicular to the gnomon's style (central bar).

Equatorial sundial. On equatorial sundials, the planar surface that receives the shadow is exactly perpendicular to the gnomon's style (central bar). Stock Photo
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Science Photo Library / Alamy Stock Photo

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2ACPCM4

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30.4 MB (2.2 MB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

3995 x 2663 px | 33.8 x 22.5 cm | 13.3 x 8.9 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

19 April 2013

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Equatorial sundial. On equatorial sundials, the planar surface that receives the shadow is exactly perpendicular to the gnomon's style (central bar). This plane is called equatorial, because it is parallel to the equator of the Earth and of the celestial sphere.