December 2020
Page 9

Readers’ Letters (1)

John Moir recounts collaborating on a quirky equatorial dial for Mudchute Farm. Julian Greenberg corrects an obituary detail for David Young. Pete Caldwell asks readers to shed light on the proper pronunciation (Greek vs English) of the word 'gnomon'.
Dials: Equatorial, How Sundials Work, The BSS and Members

John Moir
Julian Greenberg
Pete Caldwell

March 2017
Page 41

Readers’ Letters

Includes translation and historical context for the Greek motto ‘Zoe Atme skie’ ('Life is smoke, shadow'), previously found on a dial in the Isle of Man and now noted in Edinburgh. Also features a letter discussing a member's return to simple sundial construction using reclaimed materials.
DIY Sundial Projects, Dials: Vertical, Mottoes, The BSS and Members

John Foad
Julian Greenberg