Re. Automatically directing sun to shady spots in a garden.

[lifegardener]

Looking for a way to redirect sun to a shady garden spot - automating the process.

Suggestions are appreciated.

 

[DirtMechanic]

A series of mirrors might look cool. They need not move because the sun already moves. Each can have its own angle and on the last one you can write "Freddie Mercury Was Here" because it will be an interesting bit of work.

 

[lifegardener]

Is it possible to construct a heliostat that reflects light downwards into a garden or yard? And does anyone manufacture such things?

Answer: Good question! You're right, many heliostat manufacturers (including us) intent is to hit a target above vs below the install height of the heliostat. FYI, we maintain a list of interesting heliostat builders here: http://lightmanufacturingsystems.com/heliostats/heliostat-manufacturers-s...

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[lifegardener]

A series of mirrors might look cool. They need not move because the sun already moves. Each can have its own angle and on the last one you can write "Freddie Mercury Was Here" because it will be an interesting bit of work.