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Equatorial mount

technology Maturity 11-13

A star stand helps us see the sky.

Equatorial mount principle.svg
Equatorial mount principle.svg
It moves with the Earth. This keeps stars in view. It helps you take pretty pictures. It is very cool! Do you like looking at stars?

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Equatorial mount principle.svg
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Equatorial mount.svg
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Maksutov-Cassegrain Intes M703 mounted.jpg
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Warszawskie Obserwatorium Południowe Teleskop.jpg
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