Quitsato Sundial

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Quitsato Sundial
Panoramic view of Quitsato Sundial located exactly at Equator. Because of its design, the shadow projected by the gnomon on the dial lines can indicate solstices, equinoxes, and also months of the year with great precision.
General information
TypeSundial
AddressLa Mitad Del Mundo
Town or cityCayambe
CountryEcuador
Opened2006
Inaugurated2007
Dimensions
Diameter54 m
Technical details
Floor area2300 m²

The Quitsato Sundial is a cultural-tourist place located at La Mitad Del Mundo, near to Cayambe, 47 km north of Quito, Ecuador. It was built in 2006 and inaugurated in 2007 as an independent, non-profit project in a 24,756 ft² (2300 m²) area. Its main goal is to share crucial aspects of the astronomical knowledge of the prehispanic cultures of the region. The expositions are carried out by community members as a self-sustaining project.

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