Moonstick Lunawheel

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Moonstick Co. Lunawheel

Lunawheel
Lunawheel
  • Type: circular custom
  • Size: 5 Inches / 13 cm
  • Material: Plastic
  • Scales:
    • Front: century / year and month / day

Instructions on reverse. A three-disk circular slide rule to report moon phase and tide information from AD 1 through AD 4000. It's easier to use than the Moonstick, but doesn't give as much information. It's also based on a simpler, less accurate astronomical theory (although it's more than adequate for anything you'd use it for).

The disk here is set to February 1732 (new style). A glance at the "22" in the inner ring tells us that George Washington was born under a waning crescent. Julian calendar ("old style") settings are available through the 20th century. Manufactured circa 2003.

Moondisks are available from the inventor at http://www.moonstick.com/.

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