Figure 3 - Translation Diagram
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SOFIA

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Background             
Astronomy
Mount
Infrared
Balancing
Experiments
1 Balance and Torque
2 Center of Mass
3 Moment of Inertia
4 Handy Board
5 Auto / Manual
6 Light Sense
7 Track Control
Interactive-C Code
   

 

This diagram relates hour angle and declination to azimuth and elevation while tracking at a certain latitude.  SOFIA has an active range between 20 and 60 degrees of elevation.

 

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