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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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