Prague Meridian Sundial
Posted by: arby101ca
N 50° 05.249 E 014° 25.280
33U E 458603 N 5548517
The Prague Meridian is a prominant feature in the old town square in Prague. The Marion Tower that served as the gnomon for the meridian sundial no longer exists
Waymark Code: WM86NJ
Location: Hlavní město Praha, Czechia
Date Posted: 02/07/2010
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The old town square is the centre of historical old Prague. The Astronomical clock is a feature observed by many but understood by few. They need to study sundial timelines to understand the clock. Close by is a subtle feature marked on the square, the Prague Meridian, a line precisely marking the north south direction. Unfortunately the gnomon so necessary for it to function no longer exists. There are marks on the pavement showing where it was, just south of the meridian line. Like the meridian in the Clementinum Astronomy Tower, this meridian was used to determine the time, Prague Noon.
Sundial Type: Horizontal - Flat base, Ground or Pedestal mounted dial plate
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