Thesaurus Term/Concept: SUNDIAL

Identifier	95316
Class	MDA OBJECT TYPE
Status	Preferred
Index?	Yes
Scope Note	A device for telling the time by the sun, using the shadow cast by a gnomon, or sometimes a spot of light through a small hole. They were often used for checking the accuracy of clocks. They range from panels on the sides of churches to pocket watch size.

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