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December 2003

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Page 134
Introductory remarks covering the issue's mix of science, history, and construction, and highlighting the Cornwall sundial tour.

Page 135
A comprehensive study of how the Equation of Time has been represented on sundials from 1672 to the 20th century, analysing data sources, engraving methods, and dating implications.
Equation of Time

Page 144
An account of the conception and development of a helical sundial known as 'The Druid', highlighting the innovation of the 'Smart Shadow' and construction techniques.
Dials: Unusual, Sundial Design & Layout, DIY Sundial Projects

Page 145
Extracts and commentary from a 1940 British military manual on map reading, with practical relevance for aligning sundials using compass and astronomical techniques.

Page 147
A puzzle for entertainment featuring 40 sundial types hidden in a word grid. Solving reveals a hidden message.

Page 148
Analysis of a 1721 dial with unusual semicircular scales used to estimate sunrise and sunset times; includes mathematical reconstruction of how the dial may have been intended to work.
Dials: Horizontal, Historical Dials, How Sundials Work

Page 149
An account of the 2003 Newbury meeting, covering talks, exhibits, musical interlude, and member sundial projects, including declination finding, software modelling, and new dial types.
The BSS and Members

Page 152
Short obituary for Tony Baigent, acknowledging his contribution to sundial education and outreach.
The BSS and Members

Page 153
Biographical article about Thomas Hogben, an 18th-century Kent dial maker, exploring his work and its technical and historical context.
Historical Dials

Page 160
Brief reviews or summaries of sundial-related articles appearing in international journals, with commentary relevant to BSS readers.

Page 162
Contributions from members on a variety of sundial-related topics, offering observations, queries, and follow-ups.
The BSS and Members

Page 165
Travel report from the BSS Cornwall tour, describing dials visited, local history, scenic highlights, and member experiences.
The BSS and Members

Page 169
A short study of the tomb sundial of poet A. E. Housman, reflecting on its layout, symbolism, and poetic associations.
Dials: Horizontal, Historical Dials, Mottoes

Page 171
Discussion of an Anglo Saxon vertical dial HOROLOGIUM
Dials: Mass Dials

Page 175
Continuation of a discussion of an innovative dial, focussing light through a cylinder onto an equatorial dial plate
Dials: Equatorial, Dials: Unusual