McDonald Observatory Sundial, Fort Davis, Texas
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member linkys
N 30° 40.799 W 104° 01.491
13R E 593405 N 3394542
Sundial in the courtyard of the Frank N. Bash visitors center at the McDonald Observatory.
Waymark Code: WM3F4T
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/27/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Team Min Dawg
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Granite gnomon with numbered disks set in the courtyard for the face. Inscription of the gnomon in both english and spanish reads: This structure casts the sun's shadow on the surrounding hour markers. From April through October subtract one hour for Daylight Savings Time.

Sundial Type: Horizontal - Flat base, Ground or Pedestal mounted dial plate

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