For this exercise say for the sake of argument, I\'m viewing the sun at the foll

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For this exercise say for the sake of argument, I'm viewing the sun at the following times:

It seems the instructor is attempting to figure the daily movement (angular change each day). If your familar with this type of Astronomy exercise, please provide simulated numbers for the Solar angular change.

Sun Position Activity

Brief Overview of Activity: At multiple sunsets, you will make careful observation of the Sun%u2019s position with respect to a reference object in order to see how the Sun%u2019s angular position changes over a period of time.   

Required Items: a notebook to take notes or make a sketch, you may take digital photos if you wish.   

Number of Observations needed: 6

Timing of Observations: around sunset, 6-7 days between observations

Procedure:

Choose a location with a good view of the western horizon from which you can clearly observe the Sun at sunset. It is important that you make all of your observations from exactly the same location (a displacement of even a few hundred feet will noticeably affect your results). You may want to mark the location with a piece of tape to insure you are observing from the same location each time.

First measurement: This measurement is important. It will be used as a reference point for all future measurements.

Arrive a little early and try to find a suitable reference object in the distance near the horizon. Look slightly towards your left (south of west) for a distinctive tree, building, rock formation, or other object. Pick something you will remember and be able to easily spot each time you come to observe. Mark the location and description of your reference object in your notebook.

When to make the Measurement: Staring at the Sun when its full disk is exposed is a very bad idea %u2013 don%u2019t do it! Ideally, you would like to make your measurement close to the time when the very top of the Sun is about to disappear. You should try to be ready once half the disk is gone. Make a note in notebook about the location the Sun at sunset. Be sure to record the location, date, and time of each observation.

Location of Observations:_Washington, DC (National Mall)_______________________

Observation (1) Date __________July 23, 2013__________Time __6:14________ pm

Observation (2) Date ___________July 24, 2013_________Time __6:20________ pm

Observation (3) Date ___________July 26, 2013_________Time __6:20________ pm

Observation (4) Date ____________July 28, 2013_______Time ____6:19______ pm

Observation (5) Date ____________July 29, 2013________Time ____6:15______ pm

Observation (6) Date ____________July 30, 2013________Time ____6:16______ pm

Last Measurement (during Observation 6): Measuring angles and determining the total angular change of the Sun%u2019s position. Use your fingers or hand to estimate the total amount of angular change in the Sun%u2019s position at sunset over the course of your observations. You want to make this measurement from your very first sunset location to your very last sunset location.

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this is a practical problem..you have to follow the above instructions to get the result.....and you can measure the angular position by your hand..as it is given in the instruction....
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