Saint-Sulpice, Paris
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The Church of Saint-Sulpice is a Catholic church in Paris, France, on the east side of Place Saint-Sulpice, in the 6th arrondissement. It is the second largest church in the city. It is dedicated to S
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Former Church of Saint-Sulpice, by Mathys Schoevaerdts; 17th century
Inner choir with pilasters
South transept
Gnomon
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A gnomon, or stylus, is the stationary part of a sundial that casts a shadow. The term is used for a variety of purposes in mathematics and other fields, typically to measure directions, position, or
Saint-Sulpice, Paris
…dedicated to Sulpitius the Pious. Construction of the present building, the second on the site, began in 1646. During the 18th century, an elaborate gnomon, the Gnomon of Saint-Sulpice, was constructed in the church. Saint-Sulpice is also known for its Great Organ, one of the most significant organs in the…
The gnomon is the triangular blade in this sundial.
The gnomon projection on the floor of the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral during the solstice on 21 June 2012
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