
Course Director: Giovanni Sogne Location: Arson Astronomical Center
Program
First lesson, Saturday, October 4 at 21:00
Theoretical lesson on the functioning of sundials and planning of lessons.
Second lesson, Sunday, October 5 at 14:30
Use of PC software for tracing solar dials and calculating the declination of the wall.
Third lesson, Saturday, October 11 at 14:30:
Verification of results and tracing of some hour lines on paper sheets to be placed on the panel.
Fourth lesson, Sunday, October 12 at 14:30
Further verifications and adjustments. Preparation of the sundial background and the “powdering” of numbers, symbols, and mottos.
Fifth lesson, Saturday, October 18 at 14:30
Design of the sundial and preparation of the “powdering” of the various hour and seasonal lines. Sixth lesson, Sunday, October 19 at 14:30 Tracing of the sundial.