Ypsilanti  

Sundial: 1086
State/Province:  Michigan Country:  USA
Dial Type:  Horizontal Dial Condition:  Fair
  Latitude and Longitude: 42° 14.808' N  83° 37.497' W
Location:
  • Eastern Michigan University (EMU)
    Archives - Halle Library,
    955 W Circle Dr, Ypsilanti, MI
    Dial is stored in archives. Call for appointment.
 
Description:
  • This is the original horizontal dial and gnomon of 1909, cast in iron as a gift from the Class of 1908 (then known as the Michigan State Normal School ). This sundial was originally located on the west side of the sidewalk coming from the main south entrance of Serzer Observatory on the Eastern Michigan University campus, now the location of the EMU "Sesquicentennial Sundial". [See NASS Dial #346] This original dial is about 12 inches (30cm) with Roman hour marks from 6am to 6pm on the edge of the dial. Hour lines extend from the edge to about half way to the gnomon foot.
 
General Information:
  • Owner: Eastern Michigan University
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  • Construction Date: 1909
 
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Last Revised: 2023-04-30 14:42