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close-up of a large, spherical sundial with a mosaic exterior
Momentclose-up of a large, spherical sundial with a mosaic exterior. The sundial is inscribed with text in Russian, which appears to be informational and historical. The text explains that the sundial is a decorative sundial with a diameter of 10 meters, featuring symbolic images of constellations. It also states that the tilt of the gnomon (the shadow-casting part) is equal to the geographical latitude of Svetlogorsk, Russia, and it indicates Moscow time. The text further explains that anciently each month was marked by the constellation the sun was in, and that over two thousand years, these points have shifted. A table is present, showing corrections for different months and dates. The sundial was completed in September 1974 and installed in June 1975. The author is listed as N. Frolov. The sundial is set against a background of green grass and a person, partially visible on the left, is seated on the ground. The ground beneath the sundial is paved with grey flagstones. The lighting suggests it is daytime.
