Who would have thought a sundial could involve human interaction? The Sundial of Human Involvement at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan isn’t your average timepiece. It’s a unique analemmatic sundial, designed to use a person’s shadow to tell the time. Stand on the correct date marker on the analemma, a figure-eight pathway, and your shadow becomes the gnomon, pointing to the hour. This remarkable sculpture is nestled near the peak of Mount Annan, offering stunning 360-degree views. On a clear day, you can see the Sydney skyline and the majestic Blue Mountains. The Sundial of Human Involvement was dedicated to Winifred Macarthur-Onslow, a descendant of prominent early settlers. Her daughters gifted the sundial in her memory, a beautiful tribute against the backdrop of her family’s history. The sundial itself is a work of art. Basalt crystals from the Blue Mountains form the hour markers. The analemma plate is crafted from basalt sourced from Port Fairy in Victoria. This unique sundial even accounts for the equation of time and local longitude, enhancing accuracy. Designed by Sundials Australia and carved by sculptor Silvio Apponyi, the Sundial of Human Involvement is more than a time-telling device. It’s a testament to human ingenuity, a tribute to a beloved mother, and a fascinating intersection of art, science, and history. The Sundial of Human Involvement invites you to become part of the time-telling process, a truly unique experience.
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