Dolphin Sundial - Greenwich, UK
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BruceS
N 51° 28.667 W 000° 00.114
30U E 708186 N 5707221
Bronze sculpture of two dolphins whose tails are used as pointers for the sundial on the grounds of Royal Observatory in Greenwich.
Waymark Code: WMA1WR
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/02/2010
Views: 11
The Dolphin Sundial was commissioned by the National Maritime Museum in 1977 to commemorate the Silver Jubilee for Queen Elizabeth II. It was unveiled June 5, 1978 on the main grounds of the Museum. It was moved to the Observatory in June 2009.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Dolphin Sundial
Figure Type: Combination of two figure types
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Designed by Christopher J.H. Daniel, Sculpted by Edwin Russell
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 6/5/1977
Materials used: Bronze
Location: Royal Observatory, Greenwich
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