Ars Magna Lucis et Umbrae

Course Director: Giovanni Sogne Location: Arson Astronomical Center

Program

First lesson, Saturday, October 4 at 21:00

Theoretical lesson on the functioning of sundials and planning of lessons.

Second lesson, Sunday, October 5 at 14:30

Use of PC software for tracing solar dials and calculating the declination of the wall.

Third lesson, Saturday, October 11 at 14:30:

Verification of results and tracing of some hour lines on paper sheets to be placed on the panel.

Fourth lesson, Sunday, October 12 at 14:30

Further verifications and adjustments. Preparation of the sundial background and the “powdering” of numbers, symbols, and mottos.

Fifth lesson, Saturday, October 18 at 14:30

Design of the sundial and preparation of the “powdering” of the various hour and seasonal lines. Sixth lesson, Sunday, October 19 at 14:30 Tracing of the sundial.