Shows the measurement of shadows throughout the day to determine the sun’s position and how to use this knowledge to find one’s direction. Also defines the earth’s relationship to the sun.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
507233
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Earth
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Earth - Rotation
Crafts & Visual Arts → Shades and shadows
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Earth
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Earth - Rotation
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Earth sciences
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Shades and shadows
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)