Because the Earth’s orbit is elliptical (and not perfectly circular) the time read on a standard sundial will, over the course of a year, be up to 15 or so minutes fast or slow relative to a clock. Hence complaining that one is a few minutes off is meaningless – as EB-7 should well know.
Boots at the Boar Premium Member about 9 years ago
Maybe that’s easier than turning the pedestal.
Sisyphos about 9 years ago
Monty, you schlub! You could have brought it in to the clock shop for repairs!
Egrayjames about 9 years ago
Someone should have said it,….“Don’t touch that dial!”
Mark Jackson Premium Member about 9 years ago
Because the Earth’s orbit is elliptical (and not perfectly circular) the time read on a standard sundial will, over the course of a year, be up to 15 or so minutes fast or slow relative to a clock. Hence complaining that one is a few minutes off is meaningless – as EB-7 should well know.
Starman1948 about 9 years ago
Have a tranquil night everyone.
johnt204 about 9 years ago
Where I live, “solar noon” is at approx. 1:32 pm. Only a sundial could be accurate. Man-made time is a farce.