How to Build a Sundial | Step-by-Step Tutorial

Ever wondered how to tell time using nothing but the Sun? 🌞 In this video, Doug West, Ph.D., walks you through the construction of a working sundial—from using the British Sundial Society’s website for templates, to cutting and mounting the gnomon, aligning it with magnetic north, and taking your first time reading. You’ll learn: • How to transfer and mount a sundial template • Tips for building a stable, accurate sundial • Why your first readings need corrections (Equation of Time, daylight savings, and magnetic vs. true north) This is Part 1 of the series. In the next video, we’ll cover sundial corrections and error analysis to improve accuracy. 👉 Template link (British Sundial Society): The British Sundial Society: Equations and Calculations #Sundial #DIYProject #Astronomy #ScienceTutorial #Timekeeping 📘 Check out my books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00961PJ8M?ccs_id=5d685dad-2325-4b0f-96f1-7e9ae239e981 ✍️ Read more articles on HubPages: https://hubpages.com/@dougwest1