A Simple Device to Measure the Altitude of the Sun

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Jan 2011

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American Astronomical Society, AAS Meeting #217, #346.08; Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, Vol. 43, 2011

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

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The changing altitude of the Sun (either over the course of a day or over longer periods) is a phenomenon that students generally do not appreciate. However, the altitude of the Sun affects many areas in disciplines as diverse as astronomy, meteorology, navigation, or horology, such as the basis for seasons, determination of latitude and longitude, or the determination of local apparent noon. Being familiar with the motion of the Sun is important for students’ understanding these different topics.
I describe here a quadrant that is portable, reliable, and can be easily made in a technician's shop. I discuss possible uses for the quadrant in introductory science classes.

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