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Additional Slide [not shown in class]<br />
Choice of best Spatial & Temporal Coords to use<br />
depends upon application & desired accuracy<br />
Know the definitions of the (alt, az) and (α,δ)<br />
spherical coord systems<br />
Know the definitions of (and differences between)<br />
the Mean Sidereal & Mean Solar Days/Years<br />
Be able to explain (in a sentence or two) the various<br />
effects which lead to corrections having to be<br />
made to these coordinate systems for very<br />
high-accuracy work.<br />
Ian M. George PHYS 304 (2011 Fall) Meeting 04