NASS

North American Sundial Society

Not all sundials tell the truth. Some dials such as this Italian dial may look beautiful, but cannot tell time. A true "pillar" dial would have the III and IX hours equidistant from noon to sunrise (the first hour) or sunset (the XII hour). Learn how to make sundials.

	San Diego	Sundial 213
	State/Province: California	Country: USA
	Dial Type: Horizontal	Condition:
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Location:
San Diego State University campus, near the administration building

Description:
An elegant bronze dial of German manufacture.... about two feet in diameter. Constructed with beautifully machined and engraved brass or bronze. Dial sits atop a stone pedestal with bronze plaque.

General Information:
Owner: San Diego State University
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NASS Sundial Registry