Equatorial Star Sun Dial

$485.00 inc GST

Equatorial Star Sun Dial is an attractive addition to any garden or interest setting. What makes it interesting is that it displays the time accurately and conveniently

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Description

Equatorial Star Sun Dial.

This Sundial is cast in yellow brass subsequently as it ages it develops lovely patina creating a character of its own.

Equatorial Sundials can be used in both the Northern and the the Southern Hemisphere. However, it is important to get the correct one for use in Australia (the Southern Hemisphere). 

The South uses a different lay out of numerals to the those used for the Northern Hemisphere.

Glenview Products only sells the Southern Hemisphere settings. Make sure you are getting a sundial that will work here in Australia.

Equatorial Star Sun Dials . The polish and detail is exceptional. Our craftsmen have created a practical working object of classical beauty.

It is a most interesting object to have on display. Every Garden needs a focal point that attracts and is interesting. This excellent piece of garden art will not disappoint.

WARNING not all Sun Dials in the marketplace are suitable for use in Australia. Glenview Products only sell Sun Dials that are suitable for the Southern Hemisphere.
The Equatorial Star Sundial is made of Cast Brass and is therefore solid and permanent.        

Measurements. of the Equatorial Star Sun Dial.

  • Stands 490 mm high.
  • The arrow measures 610 mm long
  • The body of the sun dial has a diameter of 460 mm.
  • The supporting base is 160 mm in diameter.

Freight, GST and Postage :

  • Price includes GST.
  • Postage is not.

By  entering your post code, the Australia Post, charge calculator will work the out exact postage for this delightful horological gem.

How it works.

  • The Dial Plate of the Equatorial Star Sun Dial is Parallel to the plane of the Earth’s Equator.
  • As the Sun moves through 360 degrees in 24 hours. The division spacings are at 15 degree intervals.
  • The gnomon should point towards the celestial pole.
  • You will need the latitude of your location to instal it.
  • The Sydney latitude is 36.8688.
  • The latitude for Melbourne is 37.8136.

To discover other  location Latitudes ,”Doctor Google” is an excellent centre of resource.

 

 

Equatorial Star Sundial

Equatorial Star Sundial

Equatorial Star Sundial

Equatorial Star Sundial

 

Additional information

Weight 5.75 kg
Dimensions 46 × 44 × 10 cm
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