Analyzing Star Trails Worksheet

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Description: Students examine and analyze a star trail photo taken by an earth science student in New York State. A single period activity that can be used to include discussion of: Location of Polaris; Apparent motion of stars; Rate of earth's rotation.

Created by: Steve Kluge Added: 2005-09-01

Earth Science (Astronomy)

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