Lunar and Terrestrial Orbit, Batalha, Portugal
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tofixe
N 39° 35.854 W 008° 43.020
29S E 524298 N 4383130
This display will help you to understand the principles that rule the Earth and Moon orbits.
Waymark Code: WMFHK0
Location: Leiria, Portugal
Date Posted: 10/22/2012
Views: 6
Here, you can actually see Earth traveling around the Sun, and the Moon traveling around the Earth, demonstrating the regular orbits of the Planets.
You move the lower circle that makes move the Earth and the Moon simultaneously in the upper circle.
Scientific Principle(s) being demonstrated:
The principle to be demonstrated is the orbit of the planets, in this particular case: Earth and Moon.
Briefly explain if the experiment was effective for you. Could it have been better?:
Maybe, if the scientific display was built in the proper size scale.
When is the apparatus/experiment available to the public:
Every day of the year, at any time.
Free access.
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