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Research Project: Celestial Tracking


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Stage Two: Data Collection: The Celestial Tracking team conducted their research from Day Two through Day Four. Their goal was to track the course of the sun as it rose and set over the course of the day, marking its highest altitude (its zenith) and its compass bearing (azimuth) at that moment.

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