Re: [Phys-L] astronomy

["LaMontagne, Bob" <RLAMONT@providence.edu>]

Getting back to the question you actually asked, try

http://www.astroviewer.com/interactive-night-sky-map.php

Use the fast forward to show rotation around Polaris.

Bob at PC

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Phys-l [mailto:phys-l-bounces@phys-l.org] On Behalf Of frank cange
> Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 3:24 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Phys-L] astronomy
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>
> Stellarium is excellent, and you might also try Galaxy Zoo.Frank Cange
>
> > Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2012 12:59:04 -0400
> > To: tap-l@lists.ncsu.edu; phys-l@phys-l.org
> > From: Anthony_Lapinski@pds.org
> > Subject: [Phys-L] astronomy
> >
> > I know this is not physics, but does anyone know of good online
> > astronomy programs/websites that simulate a planetarium? Specifically,
> > I want to show star motions around Polaris (from various latitudes),
> > sunrise/sunset positions throughout the year, retrograde motion of
> > planets, and celestial coordinates (meridian, ecliptic, celestial
> > equator, etc.). I appreciate any suggestions.
> >
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