Sidereal Analog 24 Hour Clock, Standard/Regular Clock

Code Number: 1A10.49

Demo Title: 24 Hr Sidereal Clock

Condition: Excellent

Principle: Astronomical Day

Area of Study: Measurement

Equipment:

Sidereal Analog 24 Hour Clock, Standard/Regular Clock, Digital Sidereal Clock.

Procedure:

Google "Sidereal Time" and once you enter in the correct Longitude for this building you will be able to set the clocks. Van Allen Hall will be 91.31 W Longitude. Our telescope pad in Arizona is 110.36 W Longitude.

The digital sidereal clock runs on 12 Volts. Make sure you connect the leads to the battery correctly as connecting them backward will destroy the clock.

References:

Assembly Instructions for Sidereal Clock Kit, MTM Scientific Inc, 2010.

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1A10.49 - 24 Hr Sidereal Clock

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