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Subject: Re: sundial taxonomy
> >>> As an alternative approach we could get round this by specifying
> the angles of universality. e.g., UNIVERSAL 60°N - 10°S. This is a
> more scientific way
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> Dr J R Davis
> Flowton, UK
> 52.08N, 1.043E
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> From: Patrick Powers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> Sent: 27 February 2000 20:28
> Subject: Re: sundial taxonomy
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>I don't like the idea of something being 'partly universal'. It seems to
me things are either universal or they are not.
Perhaps 'limited universal' will do, or 'universal within limits'?
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Thibaud Taudin-Chabot
52°18'19.85" North
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From: Patrick Powers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: 27 February 2000 20:28
Subject: Re: sundial taxonomy
Message text written by "Sara Schechner"
>As an alternative approach we could get round this by specifying
the angles of univ
Message text written by "Sara Schechner"
>As an alternative approach we could get round this by specifying
the angles of universality. e.g., UNIVERSAL 60°N - 10°S<
I would go with this. I don't like the idea of something being 'partly
universal'. It seems to me things are either universal or
>>> As an alternative approach we could get round this by specifying
the angles of universality. e.g., UNIVERSAL 60°N - 10°S. This is a
more scientific way of doing it. Again, I look for your comments.
In cataloging sundials in museum collections and elsewhere, this is precisely
the
I have to agree with Sara Schechner about taxonomy. We really
MUST keep to a standard format for describing all dials.
I have one question for Sara. In the case of a universal dial,
you say, 'a dial adjustable for multiple latitudes'. I feel that we
should perhaps sub-divide th
Hi Everyone,
I too have been watching the discussion on so-called azimuth sundials and
have been concerned about the confusion in terminology. I want to second
remarks made by Gianni Ferrari and John Davis.
I think it is useful to divide sundials into major classes based on what
parameters of th
