Make Your Own Sundial!

The video tutorial introduces sundials as ancient timekeeping devices, explaining their historical significance and basic mechanics. It provides step-by-step instructions for building a simple sundial using a stick or straw as a gnomon. The tutorial also explores alternative methods for creating sundials, such as using a paper plate or even a human shadow. It emphasizes the importance of understanding Earth's rotation and the sun's position to accurately read time from a sundial. The video concludes with a discussion on the limitations of homemade sundials compared to scientifically aligned ones.

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