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Observation Soln

The document outlines an observational solution with multiple tasks, each assigned specific point values based on accuracy and completeness. It includes tasks related to identifying celestial bodies, dates, times, and Messier catalog numbers along with their corresponding constellations. Scoring is detailed for various ranges and specific answers, emphasizing the importance of precision in astronomical observations.

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Observation Soln

The document outlines an observational solution with multiple tasks, each assigned specific point values based on accuracy and completeness. It includes tasks related to identifying celestial bodies, dates, times, and Messier catalog numbers along with their corresponding constellations. Scoring is detailed for various ranges and specific answers, emphasizing the importance of precision in astronomical observations.

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Observational Solution (Day)

O1 (40 points)
Solution:

(1) (20 points) See figure 1. P = Mars. Stars = α Aql, α Cep, ε Cas, α Ari.
(anticlockwise)

4 points for each. Inside the small circle = 4 points. Between the small and big circle
= 2 points.

(2) (5 points): See figure 1.

1 point for each. 5 points for all. Between the curve = 1 point.

(3)(10 points): From west to east: Ophiuchus (Oph), Serpens (Ser), Aquila (Aql),
Aquarius (Aqr), Pisces (Psc), Cetus (Cet), Taurus (Tau), Eridanus (Eri), Orion (Ori).

2 point for each. 10 points for 5 or more.

(4)(5 points): 18.33°.

5 points for 16° ~ 21°, 3 points for 13° ~ 15° and 22° ~ 24°, 1 point for 10° ~ 12° and
25° ~ 27°.

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Observational Solution (Day)

Figure 1

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Observational Solution (Day)

O2 (20 points)
Solution:

July 7.

20 points for July 5 ~ July 9, 12 points for July 2 ~ July 4 and July 10 ~ July 12, 6
points for June 29 ~ July 1 and July 13 ~ July 15.

O3 (20 points)
Solution:

23:00

20 points for 22:30 ~ 23:30, 12 points for 21:30 ~ 22:29 and 23:31 – 0:30, 6 points
for 20:30 ~ 21:29 and 0:31 – 1:30.

O4 (20 points):
Solution:

M1 - Taurus (Tau), M104 - Virgo(Vir) or Corvus(Crv), M27 –Vulpecula (Vul), M42


(M43 is also acceptable) - Orion (Ori).

2.5 points for each Messier catalogue number, 2.5 points for each constellation name.

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