Neglected Applications of Conic Sections in Descriptive Geometry

Abstrakt

The main aim of this paper is to show how one of interesting conic section applications related to sundial construction was taught at secondary schools in Austro-Hungary Empire period. Brief sundial history is also mentioned together with basic terms and principles of their construction.

Klíčová slova

• sundial
• conic sections
• history of secondary school education
• descriptive geometry