Rick Williams
@woodlandsundial.bsky.social
Generalist, Sundialer, Birder, Dog lover.
💙 Confusion to the enemy ! 💙❌ 👑
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💙 Confusion to the enemy ! 💙❌ 👑
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RIP Jimmy Cliff (1944-2025)
“And I keep fighting for the things I want
Though I know when you’re dead you can’t
But I’d rather be a free man in my grave
Than living as a puppet or a slave”
“And I keep fighting for the things I want
Though I know when you’re dead you can’t
But I’d rather be a free man in my grave
Than living as a puppet or a slave”
November 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
RIP Jimmy Cliff (1944-2025)
“And I keep fighting for the things I want
Though I know when you’re dead you can’t
But I’d rather be a free man in my grave
Than living as a puppet or a slave”
“And I keep fighting for the things I want
Though I know when you’re dead you can’t
But I’d rather be a free man in my grave
Than living as a puppet or a slave”
Sagittarius Has Arrived ! On 11/21/2025 , the earth’s declination is -20.0 deg. A Polar Sundial delineates the transition from Scorpio (blue) to Sagittarius (violet). The gnomon will track this line all day. Clockwise from the top, the photos were taken today at 7:44 AM PST, 8:00 AM, and 12 Noon.
November 22, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Sagittarius Has Arrived ! On 11/21/2025 , the earth’s declination is -20.0 deg. A Polar Sundial delineates the transition from Scorpio (blue) to Sagittarius (violet). The gnomon will track this line all day. Clockwise from the top, the photos were taken today at 7:44 AM PST, 8:00 AM, and 12 Noon.
Remember to reset your sundials! Fortunately, the Woodland Polar Sundial has an autocorrect. Taken today at 8:00:05 AM, PST, the gnomon shadow is on the analemma defining the 8 AM shadow course throughout the year, near the 11/1 ball marker, well within one minute accuracy. Woodlandpolarsundial.com
November 2, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Remember to reset your sundials! Fortunately, the Woodland Polar Sundial has an autocorrect. Taken today at 8:00:05 AM, PST, the gnomon shadow is on the analemma defining the 8 AM shadow course throughout the year, near the 11/1 ball marker, well within one minute accuracy. Woodlandpolarsundial.com
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THIS is what has ALWAYS made America great! Congrats!
September 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
THIS is what has ALWAYS made America great! Congrats!
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The Woodland Polar Sundial marks declination lines of the ancient Babylonian Zodiacal signs. The video shows the shadow course on 8/23/23, +10.5 degree declination, between Leo (orange) and Virgo (yellow). Fall is coming, when Virgo transitions to Libra (green), 0 degrees.
The Woodland Polar Sundial marks declination lines of the ancient Babylonian Zodiacal signs. The video shows the shadow course on 8/23/23, +10.5 degree declination, between Leo (orange) and Virgo (yellow). Fall is coming, when Virgo transitions to Libra (green), 0 degrees.
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August 20, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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The Woodland Polar Sundial marks declination lines of the ancient Babylonian Zodiacal signs. The video shows the shadow course on 8/23/23, +10.5 degree declination, between Leo (orange) and Virgo (yellow). Fall is coming, when Virgo transitions to Libra (green), 0 degrees.
The Woodland Polar Sundial marks declination lines of the ancient Babylonian Zodiacal signs. The video shows the shadow course on 8/23/23, +10.5 degree declination, between Leo (orange) and Virgo (yellow). Fall is coming, when Virgo transitions to Libra (green), 0 degrees.
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On the June Solstice, a polar sundial tracks the lower brass hyperbola, the +23.44 declination line, the highest arc of the sun. A polar sundial demonstrates the beautiful symmetry and cycle of our solar system. Videos & more at woodlandpolarsundial.com. Enjoy This Hour & Have a Swell Solstice !
June 19, 2025 at 10:12 PM
On the June Solstice, a polar sundial tracks the lower brass hyperbola, the +23.44 declination line, the highest arc of the sun. A polar sundial demonstrates the beautiful symmetry and cycle of our solar system. Videos & more at woodlandpolarsundial.com. Enjoy This Hour & Have a Swell Solstice !
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Honestly I still can’t stop laughing 😂😅🤣
June 15, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Honestly I still can’t stop laughing 😂😅🤣
@kathitimmons.bsky.social Hi I added my 👑❌
May 30, 2025 at 10:20 PM
@kathitimmons.bsky.social Hi I added my 👑❌
Woodlandpolarsundial.com is a post which features the a polar sundial which is designed to convert solar time to standard time on the hour. Photos, videos, and text demonstrate how the dial works and connects to our solar system.
Sundial Calculations
The precise construction oif the Woodland Polar Dial is made possible by comprehension of the mechanics of the annual earth orbit around the sun, trigonometry, and an accurate clock. The picture above shows the shadow cast at 1:59:50 PM PST, 12/1/2023. How can the exact position of the shadow tip be calculated, so the dial could be constructed ? The position of the shadow of the gnomon's tip is dependent on the time of day, the declination of the sun (a measure of the axial tilt of the earth relative to the celestial equator), the sun's elevation angle relative to the horizon, and the angle of the sun in the sky relative to the meridian (the azimuth angle).
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May 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Woodlandpolarsundial.com is a post which features the a polar sundial which is designed to convert solar time to standard time on the hour. Photos, videos, and text demonstrate how the dial works and connects to our solar system.
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It is pathetic how many people did not understand what DEI is. They mistake it as having quotas. They mistake it as given minorities opportunities they’re not qualified fight for.
100% agree with you, awesome post.
100% agree with you, awesome post.
April 25, 2025 at 11:35 AM
It is pathetic how many people did not understand what DEI is. They mistake it as having quotas. They mistake it as given minorities opportunities they’re not qualified fight for.
100% agree with you, awesome post.
100% agree with you, awesome post.
Ready for tomorrow
April 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Ready for tomorrow
“There was so much excitement around Usha’s visit to Greenland this Friday that I decided that I didn’t want her to have all that fun by herself and so I’m gonna join her.” — JD Vance.
Your dream getaway awaits !
Would you like to see the runway ?
Your dream getaway awaits !
Would you like to see the runway ?
March 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
“There was so much excitement around Usha’s visit to Greenland this Friday that I decided that I didn’t want her to have all that fun by herself and so I’m gonna join her.” — JD Vance.
Your dream getaway awaits !
Would you like to see the runway ?
Your dream getaway awaits !
Would you like to see the runway ?
Happy Equinox ! The March Equinox occurs tonight at 2:01 AM, PDT. A polar dial simulates a perpendicular pole on the Equator, with the gnomon shadow tracking west to east all day long. Further explanation and 50 second time-lapse videos of the entire day can be seen at woodlandpolarsundial.com
March 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Happy Equinox ! The March Equinox occurs tonight at 2:01 AM, PDT. A polar dial simulates a perpendicular pole on the Equator, with the gnomon shadow tracking west to east all day long. Further explanation and 50 second time-lapse videos of the entire day can be seen at woodlandpolarsundial.com
There are two life-sized portraits built into the wall of the U.S. House Chambers at the entrance. One is George Washington.The other is Lafayette, a foreigner; an ally, from another country,who helped our fledgling nation fight a superior power to secure our right to survive. How can we forget ?
February 28, 2025 at 9:07 PM
There are two life-sized portraits built into the wall of the U.S. House Chambers at the entrance. One is George Washington.The other is Lafayette, a foreigner; an ally, from another country,who helped our fledgling nation fight a superior power to secure our right to survive. How can we forget ?
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Unwittingly, eBird is now a tool of the white male fascist regime. What are they going to do about it?
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February 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Unwittingly, eBird is now a tool of the white male fascist regime. What are they going to do about it?
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Let's get Susan Crawford elected in Wisconsin! @fieldteam6.bsky.social is holding textbanks and postcard campaigns to register more Democrats - check out www.fieldteam6.org/all-voluntee... to find fun & easy ways to get involved & make a difference!
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February 11, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Let's get Susan Crawford elected in Wisconsin! @fieldteam6.bsky.social is holding textbanks and postcard campaigns to register more Democrats - check out www.fieldteam6.org/all-voluntee... to find fun & easy ways to get involved & make a difference!
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February 11, 2025 at 9:47 PM
💙🗳️ Show your love for Democracy this Valentine's Day & be our special @FieldTeam6.bsky.social Valentine! ❤️
Help us #RegisterDemocrats who will elect more Dems who will fight for ALL the freedoms we hold dear! With love.
Spread the love. Register Dems.❤️✨
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Help us #RegisterDemocrats who will elect more Dems who will fight for ALL the freedoms we hold dear! With love.
Spread the love. Register Dems.❤️✨
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