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Introductory Astronomy: Star Motions at Different Latitudes

Professor Paul Robinson via YouTube

Overview

Explore the fascinating world of celestial mechanics in this 20-minute astronomy video lecture that demonstrates how the apparent motions of the night and day sky appear from various latitudes on Earth. Utilizing Stellarium, a free sky simulator available on multiple operating systems, gain valuable insights into the dynamic nature of star movements and their relationship to our planet's geography. Enhance your understanding of introductory astronomy concepts and witness firsthand how our perspective of the cosmos changes depending on our location on Earth's surface.

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Introductory Astronomy: Star Motions at Different Latitudes

Taught by

Professor Paul Robinson

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