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 VIII. Data Gathering

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Abstract
I. Purpose
II. Background
III. Orbits
IV. Period  Determination
V. Methods
VI. Kepler's Laws
VII. Observing Suggestions
VIII. Data Gathering
IX. Data Processing
X. Observer's Data Results
XI. Other Quad-A Results
XII. Conclusions
XIII. Attachments

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VIII. Data Gathering Methods

The participating Quad-A observer may select any of the methods described in this section, as data from any all of them may be directly input into the Excel program for analysis. It is the observer’s choice, but once a method is selected, it should be used for all of the Project Jupiter data for that moon.

A. Jupiter Diameter (JD) Method

B. Sketch Method

C. CCD/Astrophotography Method

D. Astrometric Eyepiece Method
[Home]
[Abstract]
[I. Purpose]
[II. Background]
[III. Orbits]
[IV. Period  Determination]
[V. Methods]
[VI. Kepler's Laws]
[VII. Observing Suggestions]
[VIII. Data Gathering]
[IX. Data Processing]
[X. Observer's Data Results]
[XI. Other Quad-A Results]
[XII. Conclusions]
[XIII. Attachments]		 Data Gathering Methods

Jupiter Diameter Method
Sketch Method
CCD Imaging Method
Eyepiece Method

 

 The image of Jupiter on the Project Jupiter cover page is courtesy of AAAA member Charlie Warren of Texas. Used by permission. Jupiter and three of its moons - right to left are the moons Europa, Io and Ganymede. Callisto is not on the image. CCD Image taken February 2, 2002.

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