Hi,

Thanks for pointing that out. That is most definitely an armillary sphere 
sundial.

That the equator band is a complete circle is not so remarkable – you see that 
often enough. Some armillary dials have auxiliary scales for the days near the 
equinox.

What is more surprising is that the dial was made for a latitude of 
approximately 36 degrees (north, presumably), but it is only a short cab ride 
to Malmköping station, at about 59 degrees north.

 

Rudolf 

Van: sundial [mailto:[email protected]] Namens Dan-George Uza
Onderwerp: Possible sundial in movie

 

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After the old man climbs out the window at 0:53 he walks past what appears to 
be a cast iron armillary sundial. However, as the equatorial band seems to 
completely circle the globe I think this piece would not show time...at least 
not around the equinoxes!

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