Star (and planet) tracker

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Instructions for building this tool at . The anticipated cost of materials to build this tool is Less than $20. It may take A few hours.

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About this tool
Description

In it's current incarnation it is basically a gadget or classroom demo tool, but the Arduino code and principle of operation can be re-used to build a good tracker platform.


It points to a star or any of the solar systems planets in either real time, or in a fast demo mode.
This tool is recommended for lending libraries.
Used by these projects Globe at Night
Ideal Age Group In it's current form it is slightly too delicate to be handled under roughly age 10. As for sending through mail, the current design uses a LiPo battery and at least in the US, postal service are going bezerks over that it seems.
Training Learning materials are available online.
Size & weight Small: This tool would fit in a 6 inch cube.
Less than 13oz (a full soda can weighs a little less than 13oz)
Expected lifetime Should last more or less forever
Topics Astronomy & Space
Activities At home, At school, At night
Tool updated June 25, 2017, 11:48 a.m.