Celestial Sphere



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 Code Number :   8A10.80  

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Condition :   Good  
Principle :   Projection of Objects in the Sky; Ecliptic  
Area of Study :  Planetary Astronomy & Constellations
Equipment :   Celestial Globe and Support Stands.
Procedure :   No preparation necessary. The ecliptic and celestial planes are painted on with fluorescent paint and may have to be touched up occasionally. The longitude and latitude lines are drawn on the globes with permanent overhead projector pens and may also need to be touched up occasionally.  
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   References
 

Dinah L. Moche, Thomas Como, Versatile Celestial Globe for Introductory Astronomy", TPT, Vol. 18, # 6, Sept. 1980, p. 465. 

Jesse Pollard, "Astronomy and the Armillary", TPT, Vol. 10, # 2, Feb. 1972, p.96. 

 

"The Celestial Sphere, The Planets", Project & Demonstrations in Astronomy by D.Tattersfield, p. 51.



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