Armillary Sundial

Nathan Smith

Look at the centre of this sculpture: do you see the Earth? Known as an armillary sphere or armillary sundial, this work is a model of the celestial globe, centred on the Earth.

About this work

The artist who made this work describes it as 'a teaching tool to explain the movement of the sun and the construction of time.' Surrounded by benches that represent each of the four seasons, this installation encourages the viewer to think about growing cycles and the passage of time. This sphere was a gift to the people of Calgary from the Calgary Horticultural Society in celebration of its 100th anniversary in 2008.

Details

Title
Armillary Sundial
Type
Functional
Creator
Nathan Smith
Interest holder
City of Calgary Public Art Collection(Owner)

Location & access

Calgary Zoo

1300 Zoo Road NE

Calgary, Alberta, CA T2E 7V6

Publicly accessible
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Freely accessible to Zoo visitors once park admission is paid. Near the Devonian Conservatory.

Hours are subject to change for events or maintenance — please check on-site signage for the most up-to-date information.

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Last updated March 20, 2026

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Armillary Sundial

Nathan Smith

Look at the centre of this sculpture: do you see the Earth? Known as an armillary sphere or armillary sundial, this work is a model of the celestial globe, centred on the Earth.

About this work

The artist who made this work describes it as 'a teaching tool to explain the movement of the sun and the construction of time.' Surrounded by benches that represent each of the four seasons, this installation encourages the viewer to think about growing cycles and the passage of time. This sphere was a gift to the people of Calgary from the Calgary Horticultural Society in celebration of its 100th anniversary in 2008.

Details

Title
Armillary Sundial
Type
Functional
Creator
Nathan Smith
Interest holder
City of Calgary Public Art Collection(Owner)

Location & access

Calgary Zoo

1300 Zoo Road NE

Calgary, Alberta, CA T2E 7V6

Publicly accessible
Google Maps

Freely accessible to Zoo visitors once park admission is paid. Near the Devonian Conservatory.

Hours are subject to change for events or maintenance — please check on-site signage for the most up-to-date information.

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