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Other, , Prof. Viken Kiledjian

Updated On 02 Feb, 19

Overview

Contents:
Crepuscular Rays - Sun Viewer - Shadow Lengths - Magnetic & Geometric Axis - Jupiter - Triangulation - Light Curves - Maximum Elongation of Venus & Mercury - Liquid Core of Earth - Sidereal Period of Moon - Synodic Period of Moon - Light Year and Astronomical Unit - Parsec and Light Year - Tidal Forces - Total vs Annular Solar Eclipse - Parabolic Mirrors

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Lecture 3: Shadow Lengths.avi

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Lecture Details

This video illustrates how one can measure their shadow length and make sense of it using the time of the year and the latitude of the city they reside in. It is a great illustration of the principles learned in Astronomy regarding the concepts of the celestial sphere and the ecliptic.

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Sam

Sep 12, 2018

Excellent course helped me understand topic that i couldn't while attendinfg my college.

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Dembe

March 29, 2019

Great course. Thank you very much.

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