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R. P. M. Holliday


October 1998
Page 16

This article describes a unique sundial commission, featuring a gilded metal liquidambar leaf design. It incorporates an innovative equation-of-time correction system called 'Time's Tune,' which uses musical analogy to plot values on a treble clef. The dial provides a direct read-out of clock time with specific adjustments for longitude.
Construction Projects, Dials: Unusual, Equation of Time, Sundial Design & Layout

January 1997
Page 21

An account of sundials in South Africa’s Umkhonto We Langa area, describing their design, cultural significance, and local craftsmanship. Discusses both historical context and modern appreciation.
Historical Dials