I recently completed the restoration and re-installation of a nice
horizontal sundial in a local college arboretum. My one remaining task
is to prepare the artwork and text for a plaque explaining how to read
the dial.
I would like to receive from list members examples of the most-succinct,
most-understandable text for this purpose. Practicality limits the
plaque size to about 8.5x11 inches so there is limited space for text
above a table of correction values for EOT and longitude.
Please note that arboretum visitors are more likely to be gardeners than
engineers. Thus, I believe a table of correction values is more
appropriate than an analemma graphic. But, I would still like to explain
the several factors in a non-intimidating way.
Please consider plaques you have seen or prepared yourselves. I welcome
your suggestions.
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Best wishes,
Larry McDavid W6FUB
Anaheim, CA (20 miles southeast of Los Angeles, near Disneyland)
Registrar, North American Sundial Society
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