The NASS Repository CD contains a large amount of
info on dialing. One of the ongoing projects for updates to the CD is the
addition of more and more U.S. sundial-related patents. The latest version
of the CD has the full documents for 100 patents since 1952. Many
more to come as the CD i
The Homan sundial was also patented in the U.S.: Patent # 946,223 issued on
11 Jan. 1910. I have a copy of the patent papers in a 320Kb pdf file which
I will send to anyone who requests it (off-list please).
Fred Sawyer
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From: "Andrew James" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
A reminder to those of you intending to be at the
NASS conference in Tucson who have not yet registered:
The cost of registration increases by $15 on August
1. Save yourself some money (and help NASS with its planning) by
registering today!
If you have misplaced your registration form, y
Many of you may be familiar with John Lamprey's
work on translating Georg Hartmann's 15th century German text on astrolabes (and
sundials). John gave a talk at the NASS conference in Chicago several
years ago, and his article on Hartmann's version of a moon dial appeared in the
June 1999
Hi John,
Congratulations!
Fred
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From: "John Carmichael" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Sundial List"
Sent: Monday, June 10, 2002 2:05 PM
Subject: Kitt Peak Sundial Proposal Approved!
> Kitt Peak National Observatory has APPROVED the Solar Telescope Sundial
> Project!
>
A site with photos of German sundials:
http://home.arcor.de/peter.lindner/sonn-uhr.htm
Papers to be presented at the NASS conference in Tucson.
Friday and Sunday morning will be dedicated to talks and displays on
dialing. The schedule is still open and we have room for additional
speakers. Please contact Fred Sawyer if you would like to deliver a talk -
or if you would like to do
Warren,
You can purchase the Camus book on Parisian sundials (using a credit card so
there's no problem with currency conversion) at:
http://www.amazon.fr/exec/obidos/ASIN/2271055334/171-4533181-4501850
It's an absolute must if you are going to Paris. I've spent two weekends
in Paris with th
All versions of the June issue of The Compendium should be out within the
next two weeks. Here is a list of contents:
In The Beginning - A Gnomonic Preface - Thomas Fale (1593)
Gray Dial Stone - A Poem - Hugh Miller (1802-1856)
The Time Is Now... In Juneau Alaska - Michael Orelove
Quiz Answer: M
John Carmichael, who is hosting this year's NASS
conference in Tucson AZ (Sept. 26-29), is offering a unique opportunity for
a group of 5 people. At previous conferences, many dialists expressed
an interest in seeing John's stone working techniques up close and
personal. At this conferenc
Anyone who is interested in presenting a talk at
the September NASS conference in Tucson should contact Fred Sawyer [EMAIL PROTECTED] (if you have not
already done so).
The conference will be held at the Marriott
University Park hotel - to learn more about the site:
http://www.marriotthotel
The June issue of The Compendium is ready to go to
press. If you are thinking of joining NASS or have forgotten to renew your
membership, now is the time to act. The following is a list of the
contents for June:
In The Beginning - A Gnomonic
Preface Thomas Fale (1593)Gray Dial Stone -
The 8th Annual NASS conference will take place in
Tucson, AZ Sept. 26-29, 2002. John Carmichael will be our local
host. The bus tour this year will feature a trip to Kitt Peak and a visit
to John's own workshop. Registration info will be sent with the June issue
of The Compendium.
But i
That virus warning is a hoax. Note that the sulfnbk.exe file it tells you
to delete is actually a Microsoft file that is part of Windows. If you
delete it, your ability to use long file names may be ruined. From
Symantec --
Description: The following hoax email was first reported in B
There is an article by Avraham Avitzour on the Qumran sundial in the
December 1997 (vol 4, issue 4) issue of The Compendium.
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From: "Richard Mallett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2002 2:06 PM
Subject: Re: Qumran Sundial
> From D
Tony,
Horas non numero nisi serenas.
I count only the bright hours.
Fred
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From: "Tony Moss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Sundial Mail List"
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2002 6:29 PM
Subject: Latin Motto
> Fellow Shadow Watchers,
>A lady client re
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