The Universal Polar Sundial

The sundial which can travel the world with you!
The Universal Polar Sundial is a unique modern design ideally suited to the 21st century. It has two unique features
  • The sundial can be easily adjusted to suit every latitude from the Equator to norther Norway, so you can take it with you when you move house!
  • The split gnomon (which casts the shadow) enables the sundial to be lined up exactly to true North, so that you can read it to the nearest minute or two - and reset it accurately if you ever need to move it to another location

There are 3 models of the Universal Polar Sundial
  • Model UE (as shown above) - Universal Polar Sundial on a square baseplate with engraving to your choice, priced at £555 plus delivery
  • Model UF Universal Polar Sundial on a square baseplate with no engraving, priced at £495 plus delivery
  • Model UG - Universal Polar Sundial with small baseplate (and no engraving), priced at £395 plus delivery
The Universal Polar Sundial was designed by Piers Nicholson who has designed a number of public sundials as well as the range of Spot-On Sundials in brass and stainless steel
Model UE - Universal Polar Sundial with square baseplate and engraving






Model UG - Universal Polar Sundial with small baseplate (and no engraving)








How the correct angle for your latitude is set before your sundial is despatched
The locking screws in the centre of the endplate can be loosened with a special key. In order to fix the whole sundial to a plinth or any other horizontal surface, both these screws need to be undone and the sundial assembly removed.


The 4 fixing holes in the baseplate are then revealed, so that the baseplate can be fixed securely. The sundial assembly is then replaced, the sundial rotated to the correct angle (we give you a template for this) and the locking screws are then tightened to ensure that the angle cannot be changed accidentally (and also that no-one else can get at the fixing screws)


How to order the Universal Polar Sundial

The Universal Polar Sundial will be in production in the summer of 2008. Initial stocks will be limited. If you wish to reserve a Universal Polar Sundial for yourself, please send a cheue for a 50% deposit to:
Spot-On Sundials, PO Box 292, Epsom, KT17 4LQ. Deliveries are expected to start in August 2008.

Spot-On Sundials make a very wide range of attractive scientific sundials in both brass and stainless steel