Biggest Dam Sundial Marks Year of Astronomy in France
Posted by Michael Bradbury in Astronomy, Engineering, Environment, Featured Articles, Video, Year of Science 2009 on 06 15th, 2009 | one response
2009 is the Year of Astronomy, 400 years after the first observations with a telescope by famed astronomer Galileo.
To mark the occasion, French engineers and scientists are converting a giant dam in the Provence region of southern France into what they say will be the biggest sundial in the world.
Refacing the dam costs about $200,000 Euros and is expected to draw thousands of tourists who flock to the region to visit the nearby Verdon canyons.
Photo: Castillon Dam in France.
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How may I obtain a photograph of the “largest sundial” showing thr hour markers.? I am giving a talk on sundials in early October and would like to include this sundial.
Thanks,
Hal Brandmaier