The Sun's Path
This simple and self-explanatory model of the sun's path shows the arc of the sun's movement above and below the horizon for any location between the equator and the North Pole and for every day of the year.
Simply set the horizon disc to the latitude of the location and the sun (a brass clip with a round head) to the date. When the swivelling cardboard sheet is moved, the sun moves in smaller or larger arcs during the day and night, depending on the season set. Even the points of sunrise and sunset on the horizon can be determined, and the polar day and night as well as the equatorial sun rising vertically from the horizon can be immediately understood.
This kit has been tried and tested in classrooms in the USA for many years, as even a planetarium cannot demonstrate the movement of the sun in relation to the observer more clearly. It is easy to assemble and can be set up in its stand or folded flat if required.
- Suitable for: Primary school, secondary school
- Target group: pupils, teachers
- Educational areas: Science lessons, astronomy
- Possible uses: Teaching aid, teaching material, craft projects, suitable for school and home use
- Skills: Understanding scientific relationships, fine motor skills, perseverance/concentration
- Sturdy cardboard, easy to assemble.
Complete with stand and brass sun (sample bag clip). Height with stand: 10.5 cm. Warning! This item is not a toy!
