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| Solar Time: Solar Time references the time the Sun says it is. For example, when the sun is directly above you (90°) it is Noon Solar Time. (although your watch will tell you otherwise!) To set your sundial to read solar time, simply point face of the dial due south. |
| Local Time: Local time is dependant upon your time zone, and your distance from the Local Time Zone Meridian. Local time is again set by the angle directions of the post. To set local time you must adjust, or rotate, the post to reflect the difference between Local Solar Time and the Local Time Zone Meridian. 15° of rotation represents 60 minutes. Example: Lawrence, Kansas is located at 95°W (95 degrees west of Universal time). The Central Time Zone Meridian is at 90°W, therefore the variance is 5°W or 20 minutes. To correct the variance, rotate the dial 5°W of north (355°) and level the platform. The Easier Way: The easiest way to set local time is to install the sundial on a clear sunny day. This enables you to simply level and rotate the dial to the correct time and secure the platform! |
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