Observation by Dr Alan B Thomas: Indoor Astronomy

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Dr Alan B Thomas

Observed

2019 Feb 12 - 17:47

Uploaded

2019 Feb 12 - 18:24

Objects

The Earth

Location

My home in Cheshire

Target name

Earth-Sun system model - Mk2

Title

Indoor Astronomy

About this image

This is the Mk 2 version (for Mk1 see below). Using a flat ring as the base has improved the stability of the polar-axis holders, which have been redesigned. Each mini-Earth is fully rotatable and the axial inclination is reasonably accurate given the scale. I'm fairly satisfied with this version. I have uploaded a clearer image.

On reflection, the stand for the Sun is rather obtrusive. A Mk 3 version looks a possibility ...!

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