Why I'm a Gnomonist

[tim_from_pa]

I suppose that word can be confused with "Gnostic" the heretical sect in NT times, but just so that I can clarify the definition, so all involved can be more insightful, and otherwise sound a tad more learned, I placed 3 links for all to see why this is so enjoyable, even more than a hobby. After looking over them, we will learn that a Gnomonist is somebody who makes or understands __________ (fill in the blank) :lol: . After all, we don't hear this word everyday.

http://www.sundialsoc.org.uk/

http://www.sundials.org/

http://www.sundials.co.uk/

(These folks have a common kinship with horologists)

 

[THE Gypsy]

I suppose that word can be confused with "Gnostic" the heretical sect in NT times, but just so that I can clarify the definition, so all involved can be more insightful, and otherwise sound a tad more learned, I placed 3 links for all to see why this is so enjoyable, even more than a hobby. After looking over them, we will learn that a Gnomonist is somebody who makes or understands __________ (fill in the blank) :lol: . After all, we don't hear this word everyday.

http://www.sundialsoc.org.uk/

http://www.sundials.org/

http://www.sundials.co.uk/

(These folks have a common kinship with horologists)

I'm not sure what you are trying to say. That is not the definition of a "gnomonist".

Gnomonist - One skilled in gnomonics

 

[tim_from_pa]

I'm not sure what you are trying to say. That is not the definition of a "gnomonist".

Gnomonist - One skilled in gnomonics

Right! That's what I was trying to say. What is gnomonics? Certainly not to be confused with a Gnostic or anything to do with theology! :lol:

 

[Jake]

Right! That's what I was trying to say. What is gnomonics? Certainly not to be confused with a Gnostic or anything to do with theology! :lol:

You build sun-dials, Tim. :)
I cheated though, I've seen pictures of the ones you built. :lol: They're pretty cool.

 

[tim_from_pa]

Thanks, Jake. You have it right. The answer to the earlier question is: A Gnomonist is somebody who makes or understands sundials.