The Sundial Project

Sun 1/16/11


1:37:58 PM CST

Prototype 1:
Click here to see the template we used. It's not the greatest, but it actually does work. Right now we're attempting to actually figure out how to make a real one. More updates in a minute!

1:47:53 PM CST

Found out that the correct pronunciation of gnomon is NO-MEN.


1:58:22 PM CST

Found out the REAL meaning of sundials. Note the sarcasm.

• Sundials are fascinating scientific instruments


• Sundials are a link with histroy


• Sundials are a surprisingly intimate way to personalize


• Sundials are a connection to the universe


• Sundials are a means to live life slower (I'm not quite sure about that)

2:06:23 PM CST
Found North American Sundial Society. We should join. Or, you know, finish the sundial. :)

2:15:15 PM CST
Remembered that it was overcast- no sun. :(
Still making sundial. :)


2:25:02 PM CST










Found awesome picture of sundial with a nighttime side. Very cool.


2:38:18 PM CST
Starting to make sundial. It's been an hour since we've been logging our well spent time (more sarcasm). Pictures to be added later.


3:10: 27 PM CST
Making sundials in bathroom. Were going to use clay, but didn't work out. Now using carboard from leftover science fair board. Yay!


3:27:56 PM CST
Making the gnomons now. Having a hard time cuttign out shapes from the carboard, but it's not too bac. Now time for color and decoration! :)


4:00:12 PM CST
Lost track of time while coloring. Time to glue on gnomons.


4:13:45 PM CST
super glue didn't work trying to find another way to glue on gnomons. i feel like we're failing kindergarten.


4:17: 18 PM CST
SUCCESS!! We are done with our sundials and pictures will be added soon. They are pretty awesome, if I do say so myself. Plus, I can actually speak in full sentences now. :)