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LATITUDE GNOMON AND QUADRANT FOR THE WHOLE YEARSakari Ekko
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LATITUDE GNOMON AND QUADRANT FOR THE WHOLE YEARSakari Ekko
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In this workshop, we examine the correlation between our latitude and the altitude of the Sun at noon at different dates. Using this correlation, we build a quadrant with an adjustable scale for finding our latitude by observing the noon altitude of the Sun. A Viking gnomon for the same purpose is demonstrated. The students work with the concepts of declination, altitude, seasons and latitude.
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