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Latest update [menu]
rev. 11.11
- corrected the mean local time with DST
rev. 11.10
- Privacy Policy added
rev. 11.9
- error fixed with negative altitudes
rev. 11.8
- small UI changes
rev. 11.6 11.7
- French translation improved
rev. 11.5
- an error in sensor calibration fixed
rev. 11.4
- French language added
rev. 11.3
- option added for azimuth reference direction South or North
rev 11.2
- fixed issues with some devices
- help command moved to top of menu
Description [menu]
The No Map version is only for devices that do not have the OpenGL ES 2.0 library installed.
Install this app only if the full version is not compatible with your device.
Sol Et Umbra is a program that shows sun ephemeris and is devoted to sundial designers.
The program shows the main sun parameters for the actual (or whichever desired) time and date:
- latitude and longitude
- right ascension and declination
- local azimuth and height
- equation of time
- local or time zone sun time
- local or time zone mean time
- time of (geometric center) rise, (geometric center) set and transit (local noon)
- total number of hours of light
When a network connection is available, by means of the Network Time Protocol the time error between the phone clock and an atomic clock is found and used to correct the displayed time.
The position of the device is found through GPS or, when this is not available, through information from the network or finally through manual setting.
Moreover Sol Et Umbra shows the time using the following time systems:
- italic time
- babilonic time
- temporal time
It also shows the time of Muslims prayers (that are strictly related to the position of the sun):
- Fajr
- Zuhr
- Asr1
- Asr2
- Maghrib
- Isha
and the Qibla (direction of the Ka'ba).
Sol Et Umbra uses the orientation sensors available in the device in order to compute and show the time lines (french, italic, "da campanile", babilonic or temporal) of a sundial designed on the plane of the display.
The graph is updated after any movement of the device.
Finally the program can show the lighting conditions of the dial as drawn on the device plane by means of an azimut/height graph that shows for any day in the year and for any hour in the day whenthe dial is lighted. Moreover the sun path in the sky is displayed over the camera acquisition.
Note
The accuracy in the measurement of the orientation of the device depends on the accuracy of internal sensors. Moreover in the presence of external magnetic fields the declination and inclination as shown by the app can have a large error. If you plan to design a sundial do not rely on these numbers, please use the measurement methods described in the author's site.
Sol Et Umbra needs the following permissions:
- network connession for clok sync (if not available, a smaller time accuracy will be obtained)
- GPS localization (if not available, the current position must be manually introduced)
- device camera
Known bugs:
It can happen that the command "Find a place" does not work and always gives an error: it's a known bug of Android and the suggested solution is to restart the device (I tried, it works !).
If the app crashes for whichever reason, Android can send a report to the author containing useful information to fix the problem.
PLEASE AUTHORIZE THE SHIPMENT OF THIS REPORT !
It does not contain any personal information.
More information on the program are available from the author's site:
http://digilander.libero.it/orologi.solari/download/SolEtUmbraENU.html
From this same site a complete free program for sundial design and simulation is available (Windows only).
Author can be contacted at the address:
[email protected]
(please send me an e-mail with your doubts and your ideas, I cannot answer to the comments posted on Google Play Store)
How to install Sol Et Umbra (No Map) APK for Android [menu]
Download Sol Et Umbra (No Map) APK file (gian.gnomonica.SolEtUmbraNM_62_8035749.apk) from SameAPK.com, then follow these steps:
Update Phone Settings
- Go to your phone Settings page
- Tap Security or Applications (varies with device)
- Check the Unknown Sources box
- Confirm with OK
Go to Downloads
- Open Downloads on your device by going to My Files or Files
- Tap the APK file you downloaded (gian.gnomonica.SolEtUmbraNM_62_8035749.apk)
- Tap Install when prompted, the APK file you downloaded will be installed on your device.
How to install Sol Et Umbra (No Map) APK on Windows 7/8/10 or MAC PC? [menu]
Download Sol Et Umbra (No Map) APK file(gian.gnomonica.SolEtUmbraNM_62_8035749.apk) from SameAPK.com to your PC (ex: /Users/xxx/Downloads/(gian.gnomonica.SolEtUmbraNM_62_8035749.apk)), then follow these steps:
Using Emulator:
- Download And Install one Emulator Softwares (Ex: Bluestacks, GenyMotion, NoxPlayer)
- Simple install APK on PC by drag and drop file gian.gnomonica.SolEtUmbraNM_62_8035749.apk on Emulator screen
Sol Et Umbra (No Map) APK Pros & Cons [menu]
Pros
- This app is safe, it's not require high risk permissions
- Compatible with 32 bit device (most Emulator using 32bit arch CPU)
- Compatible with 64-bit device (some android device and current Bluestacks)
Cons
Everything is good.
