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"sun dial" is an ancient tool used to tell time by using the position of the sun. It typically consists of a flat plate with markings to indicate hours, and a long stick called a gnomon that casts a shadow on the plate. As the sun moves, the shadow changes position and tells us what time it is based on the markings.
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«sun»
«dial»
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- Five years from now, Apple Watch and Android Wear watches are going to look as advanced as sun dials. (techradar.com)
- According to history, this Inca stone used to work with the famous sun dial rock in Machu Picchu, during the winter solstice, which was the beginning of a new farming season for the Incas. (alpacaexpeditions.com)
- You'll then be able to explore the incredible complex, including the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial and the Royal Quarters. (thetravelmagazine.net)
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