Geometrical instruments – Straight-line light ray type – Celestial
Patent
1977-04-28
1978-07-25
Martin, Jr., William D.
Geometrical instruments
Straight-line light ray type
Celestial
33 1SC, G01C 2102, G01C 1734
Patent
active
041020545
ABSTRACT:
A sundial which is adjustable with respect to its mounting location to correct for its earth location in both longitude and latitude. The sundial is provided with solar time equation indicia and indicator to correct real solar time to mean solar time and includes further indicia to determine the calendar date based on sun declination.
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patent: 2192750 (1940-03-01), Mead
patent: 2754593 (1956-07-01), Sundblad
patent: 3110108 (1963-11-01), Sundblad
Martin, Jr. William D.
McPhail Kenneth D.
Williams Danny R.
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