Was there an alternative adjective to “clockwise” other than “the rotation you take around left hand”?

Also, how did all watch companies around the world agree on what the direction of “clockwise” is?

  • aesopjah@lemm.ee
    218·
    10 months ago

    No, because the earth is still rotating the same direction in the southern hemisphere

      • aesopjah@lemm.ee
        71·
        10 months ago

        Well well, learn something new everyday.

        Pretty weird to think about. And about them having to either face their relevant poles or the equator for them to work equivalently

      • Swissarmywife@slrpnk.net
        1·
        10 months ago

        Northern sundials (both vertically mounted and horizontal versions) need to be pointed North, whereas Southern sundials need to be pointed South. The article is stating that Southern horizontal versions can be mounted vertically in the Nothern hemisphere but must be pointed South. I hope that helps, I had to re-read it a few times, myself.