Sundials and Polaris - Baker, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
N 35° 26.150 W 115° 42.119
11S E 617817 N 3922151
An outdoor interactive science display at a rest area along Interstate 15.
Waymark Code: WMQV2J
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/29/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
Views: 2

This display teaches and shows you how to find the north star by using this sundial, even in the daytime. The plaque says, "Polaris remains nearly stationary in the sky, enabling its use to orient sundials. To find Polaris, located the Big Dipper and follow the two stars at the end of the basin upwards. Polaris is the last star in the tail of the Little Dipper. The Sundials groove points to Polaris."
Scientific Principle(s) being demonstrated:
Astronomy


Briefly explain if the experiment was effective for you. Could it have been better?:
Not in the daytime, but you know where it will be at night.


When is the apparatus/experiment available to the public:
24/7


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