A new sundial in La Farlède !
Going from this: a marble slab at the stonemason’s… To this : As you can see in the GIF above, the virtual Papophoplon (see here)
January 27, 2026
Going from this: a marble slab at the stonemason’s… To this : As you can see in the GIF above, the virtual Papophoplon (see here)
In this article, we explain the three adjustments made by the Papophoplon. 1. Summer time or winter time? The first difference between solar time and
How to convert solar time to clock time? Frustrated by looking at a sundial and finding that it doesn’t show the same time as your
Depending on the region and culture, the beginning of the day has been defined as the moment when the Sun rises or when it sets.
Finding the North without a Compass Plant a stick (gnomon) on flat ground. Locate the length of the shade throughout the day (by placing a
Plant a vertical stick in flat ground (gnomon). Locate the end of the shadow (by placing a pebble, or by planting another stick). Wait about
With a regular watch (graduated from 1 to 12) Orient the watch so that the small hand is pointing in the direction of the Sun,
Some watches have a 24-hour hand. It is normally used by travelers to keep a reference time, which is why it is often found on
To use a sun compass you must know the time, and therefore you must have a watch or a radio. So how do you find