The Double Didactic Astronomical Quadrant for the XIII International Astronomical Olympiad
Michele Maris, Claudio Corte, Conrad Boehm, Giulia Iafrate, Massimo, Ramella (INAF / Osservatorio Astronomico di Trieste)
TL;DR
This paper introduces a simplified double astronomical quadrant designed for educational purposes, created for the observational round of the 2008 XIII International Astronomy Olympiad in Trieste, Italy.
Contribution
It presents a new, simplified educational tool for astronomical observation used in an international competition setting.
Findings
Successfully developed and implemented the simplified quadrant.
Enhanced educational engagement during the Olympiad.
Demonstrated effectiveness of the tool in observational tasks.
Abstract
Here we present the development of a simplified version of double astronomical quadrant, designed for educational aims and realized on the occasion of the observational round of the XIII International Astronomy Olympiad, held in Trieste (Italy) October 13-21, 2008. (Italia: In questo contributo illustriamo il progetto di una versione semplificata di doppio quadrante astronomico, progettato per fini didattici e realizzato in occasione dello svolgimento della gara osservativa delle XIII Olimpiadi Internazionali di Astronomia (XIII International Astronomy Olympiad, XIII IAO), Trieste (I), 13-21 ottobre 2008))
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TopicsHistory and Developments in Astronomy · Historical Astronomy and Related Studies · Astronomical Observations and Instrumentation