Sundials - The sky as a Clock

Guest Speaker

Thursday, 3rd December 2026 (19:45 - 22:00)

Venue: Hybrid

In the modern age, given the technological methods of telling the time, sundials have been relegated to historical curiosities. However, in former times, they were a vital part of time-keeping and a great deal of information can be gained by looking at sundials. This talk will describe many of the astronomical aspects of sundials and other ways of telling the time by the Sun. The observatory at Jaipur in India (containing the largest sundial in the world) is given due prominence along with the possibility of a larger, more local rival.

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Speaker: Dr. Colin Steele

Colin Steele, is an amateur astronomer with professional experience who enjoys giving talks on a wide variety of astronomical topics. Inspired by early events including Apollo Moon landings. Studied Mathematics and Astronomy and Astrophysics, St Andrews University, 1982-1986. PhD in Applied Mathematics (Dynamics of Solar Prominences), 1986-1990. Teaching of Mathematics to students in many parts of University of Manchester, since 1993. Joined Dundee AS, 1978. BAA 1985, Many other societies. Member of IAU.

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