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We have used three different methods of Venus observation. Details will emerge upon clicking.
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1. Direct observation using a solar filter
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The direct observation has been conducted by Team 3. Exact values could not be determined, as the observed image was too small.
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2. Projection methods
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 This method has been used by Team 2. A telescope has been used, through which we projected the image onto a list of paper. These values were the most exact, and because of this also the final time values have been derived from this observation.
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3. Through a CCD sensor |
 This way has been chosen by Team 1. In this case they employed a digital camcorder with a camera and the image was being projected onto a wall using a dataprojector.  The CCD sensor had a resolution of 1.55 MP and the photographies located in the photo gallery have been taken using it. As a means of protection for the sensor a welding filter no. 14 has been used. Other features include a 10x optical zoom and manual exposition. In spite of employing modern equipment the results obtained, however, weren't as precise as those obtained using the telescope.
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Uherske Hradiste |
In order to determine the position a trig station has been used, whose coordinates have been measured using GPS.
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Latitude | 49°04´15.36531" N |
Longitude | 17°27´45.42422" E
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Detailed information here. |
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Uhersky Brod |
Position of the observatory.
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Latitude | 49.0709348 ° N |
Longitude | 17.4626178 ° E
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Results of the observation in Uherske Hradiste |
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Results of the observation in Uhersky Brod |
Stage | Time (UTC) | AU (km) | Π(") | Δ(AU) (km) | Δ(Π) (") | Diversion |
1 | 05 h 19 m 56.00 s | 149629892 | 8.7923 | 32022 | 0.0019 | 0.021% |
2 | 05 h 39 m 13.00 s | 149489281 | 8.8005 | 108589 | 0.0064 | 0.073% |
3 | 11 h 03 m 29.00 s | 149683463 | 8.7891 | 85593 | 0.0050 | 0.057% |
4 | 11 h 22 m 54.00 s | 149608722 | 8.7935 | 10852 | 0.0006 | 0.007% |
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