Night Sky Simulations These simulations are used to visualize how objects look in space versus how they appear to viewers on Earth. |
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Coordinates Simulation to illustrate coordinates that astronomers use to describe where things are in the sky. Both Horizon coordinates and Equatorial coordinates are available. |
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Lunar Phases Simulation to illustrate the relationship between the location of the Moon and Sun relative to the Earth and how that causes the Moon to appear from an observer on Earth. Views facing East, South and West show the view of the sky from an observer on Earth allowing students to determine if the moon is rising or setting. |
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The Solar System Simulation to
illustrate the orbits, orientation, motion, and basic data of each planet in
our solar system and the Sun. Orbit
location and size of planets are NOT to scale. Information could be used to allow students
to investigate patterns in the solar system (orbital patters, density
patterns, composition patterns, etc). |