Sluneční hodiny - Návrhy, realizace a příklady z domova i ze světa – Nosek Miloš (2020)

Sundials are a beautiful decoration for buildings and public spaces. However, experts estimate that one in three is incorrect and does not function properly. This publication will clarify how to recognize them and what mistakes to avoid when building your own sundial. The first part introduces you to various types of sundials, the time range during which they are functional, and the data that can be read from them. The second part deals with the most common types of sundials and their properties. The third part outlines the principles that must be followed in the design and implementation of sundials. In the final, fourth part, you will find examples of less common sundial solutions from the Czech Republic and around the world. Reasons to get a sundial: It will beautify your home and earn the admiration of passersby; they are practical, not just pretty; time will take on a new meaning, it will stop chasing you, and you will start observing it; they can express your hobbies, life creed, as well as symbols of family or company; you will learn a lot about the mutual movements of the Earth and the Sun.