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Polar Sundial at VSSC

Kumari Sonali

Polar Sundial at VSSC:

A polar sundial designed by the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) has been showcased in the ‘Rocket Garden’ at the Space Museum in Thumba, Kerala.This sundial serves as an educational tool, demonstrating complex astronomical concepts in a visually engaging manner.The sundial features analemmatic correction, allowing it to accurately display Indian Standard Time (IST) and the date.

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