gnomon
Sign in to savethumb|right|The gnomon is the triangular blade in this sundial.
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- History
- Definition of Hero of Alexandria
- Vitruvius
- Pinhole gnomons
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thumb|right|The gnomon is the triangular blade in this sundial.
A gnomon (; ) is the part of a sundial that casts a shadow. The term is used for a variety of purposes in mathematics and other fields, typically to measure directions, position, or time.
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