Episode 3.3: Sun Cycles
Jan 17, 2016•41 min•Season 3Ep. 5
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Episode description
An examination of the motion of the Sun through the sky. We discuss the use of gnomons to make measurements and the Sun's path through the Zodiac on the ecliptic with special attention to the equinoxes and solstices. We conclude with an discussion of the yearly calendar in many cultures.
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