Eighteenth-century cubical sundial

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Cubical sundial
Manufacturer	D. Beringer
Production years	18th century
Production location	(unknown)

An eighteenth-century instrument, by D. Beringer, with five gnomons giving readings on different faces of a cube.

[edit] How it works

It is designed to be level at a latitude of 500, but it is mounted on a jointed stand and could be set for other latitudes by means of a graduated scale and a plummet (now missing). This instrument forms an interesting illustration of the manner in which sundials can be drawn on any plane provided the edge of the gnomon is parallel to the earth’s axis. A compass is provided for setting the instrument in position.

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[edit] In the Science Museum's Records

Inv. No: 1917-96