Vertical Cylindrical Dial Scientific Accompanied with booklets of use

Accompanied with booklets of use and historical context

It may also be used for determining the time of day

Cardan: plate moves freely as with the sea waves

The dial is composed of a circular band perforated by two offsetting symmetrical holes through which the sun rays pass and are projected as a small elongated spot of light on the hourly line etched on the interior of the dial

Horogium noctis or noctilabium is the Latin name for the nocturnal

Vertical Cylindrical Dial Scientific Accompanied with booklets of useVertical cylindric sundial (also called shepherd or travelers dial). Renaissance style. Gnomons can be hidden inside the cylinder. It easily packed in trunks and traveled with its owner. This beautiful reproduction comes complete with two folding styles for the corresponding time of year. For the astronomer, gardener, or history enthusiast in your life. Boxed with instructions on use and booklet on historical context. Height: 10. 04" Diameter: 2. 56"