In 1993 the Austrian Astronomical Society published the second edition of the CATALOGUE OF STATIONARY SUNDIALS IN AUSTRIA. The catalogue lists 2220 sundials. The oldest dates from the 13th century. They still display the temporary hours or the hours of prayers. The catalogue contains the register of sundials listed according to province, district and community, an abstract on the history of sundials, an explanation regarding the theory of sundials, as well as a directory of all the areas mentioned in the catalogue. Also included are 7 illustrations and 33 photographs of sundials. The catalogue´s format has been enlarged to 16,5 x 23,7 cm and has 133 pages.
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