The present invention relates to a horizontal sundial. An acrylic glass body refracts the
sunlight entering through a pinhole aperture. A scale displays the
time zone (Central European Time), the date, and a
world map shows the subsolar point. The
refraction of light ensures that the projection of the sun's rays from a great distance is brought into a finite
horizon circle. This allows the sun's movement to be tracked on the sundial year-round. The acrylic glass body is shaped like a truncated cone. This largely prevents
sunlight striking the surface from the inside from falling onto the dial, brightening it, and impairing the
visibility of the indicator's shadow. The sundial is calculated for a specific location. By carefully turning three adjusting screws, the dial can be rotated so that the sundial can be read with the same accuracy at other geographical locations.