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Found astronomy: planisphere ("starwheel") question types

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Originally uploaded by Waifer X

Three possible types of planisphere ("starwheel") questions:
  • Given date and time, what/where in sky?
  • Given sky, date, what time is it?
  • Given sky, time, what date is it?

  • Photo by Cuesta College Physical Sciences Division instructor Dr. Patrick M. Len.

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