More about this project:
1. This is a self-led project designed for use at the New Jersey Astronomical Association. It took about 3 months of weekly data collection, and 1
month of data organization.
2. My data points represent a combination of Hour Angle (HA) and Declination (Dec.) such that the crosshairs of the 26" telescope intersect with the rim of the observatory. I took manual data for every declination angle in increments of five. After transcribing this information to an Excel sheet, I found a line of best line. I then utilized this equation to create a calculator that 1) gives the time at which the object begins the clear the rim of the dome, and 2) estimated wait time until then.
3. My data can be used to help determine which trees need to cut down in the vicinity that block the telescope's FOV. Furthermore, this helps plan for when certain objects will be visible.
2. My data points represent a combination of Hour Angle (HA) and Declination (Dec.) such that the crosshairs of the 26" telescope intersect with the rim of the observatory. I took manual data for every declination angle in increments of five. After transcribing this information to an Excel sheet, I found a line of best line. I then utilized this equation to create a calculator that 1) gives the time at which the object begins the clear the rim of the dome, and 2) estimated wait time until then.
3. My data can be used to help determine which trees need to cut down in the vicinity that block the telescope's FOV. Furthermore, this helps plan for when certain objects will be visible.