Statements (23)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
instrumental
|
| gptkbp:category |
scientific instrument
|
| gptkbp:component |
gptkb:castle
|
| gptkbp:directionA |
aligned with Earth's rotational axis
|
| gptkbp:etymology |
Greek word 'gnomon' meaning 'one that knows' or 'indicator'
|
| gptkbp:historicalName |
gptkb:ancient_Greece
gptkb:ancient_Egypt |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Gnomon
|
| gptkbp:material |
gptkb:stone
metal wood |
| gptkbp:measures |
solar time
|
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:castle
sun shadow |
| gptkbp:scientificUse |
determining solstices and equinoxes
|
| gptkbp:shape |
usually a stick or triangular blade
|
| gptkbp:usedBy |
astronomer
ancient civilizations |
| gptkbp:usedFor |
measuring time
casting shadow |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Nicholas_Cornwell
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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