'Celestial coordinates' presentation slideshows

Summer Constellations

Summer Constellations. Dr. Christopher Sirola Department of Physics & Astronomy University of Southern Mississippi. Contents. Introduction to Constellations Coordinate Systems Locating Objects A Few Stories A Few Objects. Introduction to Constellations.

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Survey of the Universe Tom Burbine tburbine@mtholyoke

Survey of the Universe Tom Burbine tburbine@mtholyoke.edu. All stars rotate around Polaris throughout the evening. http://www.flickr.com/photos/odalaigh/1482685365/. Polaris. Polaris' altitude, or height above the horizon, is equal to an observer's latitude.

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Positions of Astronomical Objects

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Astronomical Coordinates Summary

Astronomical Coordinates Summary. Relative to Observer Local Horizon Local Meridian Local Zenith Altitude-Azimuth Coordinates Pro: Easy to record for instantaneous position Con: Objects change angles (coordinates) throughout the night

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Mark Butler Environmental Education Resource Teacher Curriculum & Instruction

Mark Butler Environmental Education Resource Teacher Curriculum & Instruction District School Board of Pasco County. Overview. Components Setup and Takedown Procedures Entry & Exit Procedures Operational Procedures Safety. StarLab Components. Lamp Lamp Case Canister Duffle Bag

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Lecture 3 -- Astronomical Coordinate Systems

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Quiz Q & A

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