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Posted: 14 May 2008 12:11 AM   [ Ignore ]
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A gimballed sundial that rotates clockwise in the southern hemisphere and counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere.

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Posted: 10 June 2008 11:19 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 1 ]
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I have recently read in numerous places that in the southern hemisphere things do not rotate counterclockwise.  I am mystified (as per usuam) does anyone really know?

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.........please draw me a sheep…......

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Posted: 10 June 2008 01:13 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 2 ]
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Imagine the equator as a belt running between two pullies,  then draw the belt constantly from east to west and you’ll get the idea.

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Posted: 11 June 2008 03:23 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 3 ]
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That is amazing imagery: thanks, really helps !!!

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