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    1) You will take an astronomy practical test in a planetarium where you will observe the motions of an astronomical object X over different time periods from the perspective of an astronaut. 2) You will see the diurnal motion of the Sun and stars on the equator of object X over two rotations, the culmination of the Sun 100 km north of the equator repeated twice, and the diurnal motion of stars 30 days later repeated twice. 3) After observing these simulations, you will have 20 minutes to answer 5 multiple choice questions about estimating the rotation period, radius, revolution period, distance from the sun, and solar irradiation of object X based on the observations. You may

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    1) You will take an astronomy practical test in a planetarium where you will observe the motions of an astronomical object X over different time periods from the perspective of an astronaut. 2) You will see the diurnal motion of the Sun and stars on the equator of object X over two rotations, the culmination of the Sun 100 km north of the equator repeated twice, and the diurnal motion of stars 30 days later repeated twice. 3) After observing these simulations, you will have 20 minutes to answer 5 multiple choice questions about estimating the rotation period, radius, revolution period, distance from the sun, and solar irradiation of object X based on the observations. You may

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    1) You will take an astronomy practical test in a planetarium where you will observe the motions of an astronomical object X over different time periods from the perspective of an astronaut. 2) You will see the diurnal motion of the Sun and stars on the equator of object X over two rotations, the culmination of the Sun 100 km north of the equator repeated twice, and the diurnal motion of stars 30 days later repeated twice. 3) After observing these simulations, you will have 20 minutes to answer 5 multiple choice questions about estimating the rotation period, radius, revolution period, distance from the sun, and solar irradiation of object X based on the observations. You may

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    Practical Test (Astronomy)

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    In 20XX, you will be an astronaut investigating astronomical object X in the solar system. In the planetarium, the
    following three situations (A～C) will be reproduced (the time shown in the planetarium is Earth time):
    A. The diurnal motion of the Sun and stars on the equator of Object X（2 rotations）.
    B. The culmination (highest position) of the Sun 100 km north of that equator（repeat 2 times）.
    C. The diurnal motion of stars 30 days (Earth time) after B（repeat 2 times）.

    Answer the questions on the next page after viewing the projection in the planetarium. If needed, you may use the
    following physical constant:
    ・Solar constant on the earth: 1.4×103 Wm-2

    Caution 1：Do not talk with each other in the planetarium. The running time is 12 minutes.
    Caution 2：You may bring a question sheet, memo pad, and a small light inside the planetarium.
    If needed, you may take notes inside a planetarium.
    Caution 3：A great circle on the celestial sphere passing through zenith represents the celestial
    meridian and ticks are displayed every 10 degrees.
    Caution 4：Do not begin answering the questions until an invigilator signals that you may do so.
    Caution 5：The examination time is 20 minutes after the projection.
    Caution 6：You can use a calculator, if needed.
    Questions

    Q1) Estimate the rotation period of object X in Earth time.


    a) 6 hours b) 9 hours c) 12 hours d) 21 hours e) 24 hours f) 30 hours

    Q2) Roughly estimate the radius of object X. You can assume that the shape of object X is spherical.
    a) 1100 km b) 570 km c) 480 km d) 380 km e) 290 km f) 200 km

    Q3) Estimate the revolution period of object X. The eccentricity of the object can be assumed as zero.
    a) 3 months b) 1 year c) 3 years d) 5 years e) 30 years f) 150 years

    Q4) Estimate the distance of object X from the sun in astronomical units.
    a) 0.4 au b) 0.9 au c) 1 au d) 3 au e) 5 au f) 30 au

    Q5) Estimate the solar irradiation on the Object X.


    a) 1.4×102 Wm-2 b) 4.5×102 Wm-2 c) 6.9×102 Wm-2 d) 1.4×103 Wm-2
    e) 2.7×103 Wm-2 f) 1.4×104 Wm-2

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