News — sundial news

Sundials in public parks and schools are often victims of vandalism. The most common problem is the gnomon (pointer) being broken off or stolen. Amazing though that such a simple piece of brass can cause so much trouble to correct. Many public sundials are one of a kind designs and often of early 20th century vintage. A simple replacement is not available at Home Depot. if a new gnomon is found or custom manufactured, then there is the task of how to not only afix it to the dial face (which may be a difficult to maneuver piece of carved...

http://gnomonika.pl/katalog.php?id=68 Beautiful example of a analemmatic or human sundial which works by a person standing in place of a metal gnomon. This dial was made in Poland using intricate mosaic tile. 

  Rome's solid brass combination birdbath sundial is featured in the latest issue of SouthPark Magazine. This home, garden & culture magazine is based in and covers Charlotte, NC. Unlike most of Rome's brass sundials which feature a two-tone finish, the birdbath sundial has a darker brass finish that is reminiscent of bronze castings.