The Nocturnal time dial was first used in the 15th century by navigators who needed to tell time by the position of the stars. Perhaps the most accurate of all our dials, "star" dials were first used in the 15th century by navigators who told time by the position of the stars.
Sight the North Star through the center hole. Move the top of the dial's arm to align with the Big Dipper, and read the time on the inner dial where the arm crosses the hour mark! Yes, they really work!
Pewter and bronze with the major constellations on the back. Comes with instructions. |
