Definition of Gnomonist. Meaning of Gnomonist. Synonyms of Gnomonist

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Definition of Gnomonist

Gnomonist
Gnomonist Gno"mon*ist, n. One skilled in gnomonics. --Boyle.

Meaning of Gnomonist from wikipedia

- A gnomon (/ˈnoʊˌmɒn, -mən/; from Ancient Gr**** γνώμων (gnṓmōn) 'one that knows or examines') is the part of a sundial that casts a shadow. The term is...
- (15 December 1569 – 15 December 1639) was an Italian mathematician and Gnomonist. He was born to Lisabetta Genga and Lattanzio Oddi. His initial training...
- used in latitudes between 35° and 60°. It was named after the English gnomonist Michael Butterfield, who was active in Paris around 1690. The dials were...
- Carlo Maria Carafa, prince of Butera, is considered the most illustrious "gnomonist," that is, an expert in the construction of illustrious sundials, of that...
- 1702), Italian painter Muzio Oddi (1569–1639), Italian mathematician and Gnomonist Ruggero Oddi, Italian physiologist Silvio Oddi, Italian cardinal and diplomat...
- of the sun. Those skilled in the art were referred to as dialists or gnomonists, the latter derived from the word gnomon, which was a device that used...