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Hour angle

space Maturity 11-13

Stars and the sun move in the sky.

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HourAngle Observer en.png
We can use math to find them. This helps us know where they are. It helps us find our way. It is like a clock in the sky. Do you like to look at stars?

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Solar system.jpg
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Crab Nebula.jpg
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Length of solar day.png
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HourAngle Observer en.png
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