On 3/26/2010 3:28 PM, [log in to unmask] wrote: > Somewhat related to preservation question: > How do I determine, in advance, at what point on the compass the sun > is going to rise if I will be standing at a specific lat/long point in > North America? 1st, it depends on the day of the year (obviously), 2nd look into sun dial layouts, 3rd ask an astronomer or a pagan -- then again, what is East? are there a finite number of compass points? 32? Google Image Result for http://www.directlinesoftware.com/r2.gif http://bit.ly/bBCcNu ][< -- **Please remember to trim posts, as requested in the Terms of Service** To terminate puerile preservation prattling among pals and the uncoffee-ed, or to change your settings, go to: <http://listserv.icors.org/archives/bullamanka-pinheads.html>