A friend at the Nova Scotia Astronomy Society produced a do-it-yourself cardboard sundial template for their 2000 annual weekend gathering. Several hundred were distributed to attendees and it was later published in a newsletter of The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. The idea was popular, and my friend has been asked to do the same thing again for the 2001 conference. Since the design was based on my "Pie Chart" construction method, I'm pleased that they liked it.
For the next time, we're considering a Capuchin or Basho Hideokei. Has anyone got any other suggestions? The dial template and assembly instructions must consist of a single sheet of card - not quite as stiff as postcard. Sticky tape, glue stick, paper clips and the like can be used to hold it all together. Suit ages 8 - 80. Scissors are the preferred cutting tool - not craft knives. The card will be Letter sized (slightly smaller than A4). Last year's design is reproduced at http://users.eastlink.ca/~srgl/novadial.pdf Ideas or tips welcome. Thanks, Steve
