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demoroom [Transit Method]
demonstrations:8_astronomy:transit_method:start [2023/08/11 20:02] (current)
demoroom [Setup]
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 ===== Setup ===== ===== Setup =====
  
-Suspend the diffuse light source above the rotating table. ​ Attach a model exoplanet to the rotating table. +  - Mount the rotating table on a sufficiently large and sturdy table. 
-The light sensor ​can be placed such that when the table rotates a periodic decrease in the intensity ​is observed.+  - Cover the rotating table with a black cloth. 
 +  - Suspend the diffuse light source above the rotating table. 
 +  Attach a model exoplanet to the rotating table. 
 +  - Connect the power source (EICO 1064) to the motor in the rotating table. 
 +  - Start at 0V and slowly turn up the voltage until a desired rotation rate is obtained.  
 +  -  Mount the light sensor ​a suitable distance away so that when the table rotates a periodic decrease in the intensity ​will be observed.   
 +  - Connect the light sensor to the Vernier LabPro interface. ​  
 +  - Connect the Vernier LabPro interface to the USB port of a computer with LoggerPro installed. 
 +  - Power the interface, wait for the beeps to finish and then start the LoggerPro software
  
 +{{:​demonstrations:​8_astronomy:​transit_method:​transitmethodsetup.jpg?​400|}}
  
 ===== Notes ===== ===== Notes =====
  
-This setup involves many pieces and the setup is involved and potentially involves more than one person  +This demonstration was originally a PHYS 420 project
-Please ​give plenty of advance notice of when the demo is needed and what room it will be needed in.+Please ​see the dedicated PHY420 page: [[ https://​phys420.phas.ubc.ca/​p420_2022/​ezezenth/​ |  https://​phys420.phas.ubc.ca/​p420_2022/​ezezenth/​ ]]  ​
  
-A computer is needed that has LoggerPro installed. ​ Please speak to the demo room assistant if LoggerPro is desired on your personal laptop. ​ Henn 200, 201, 202 and Hebb Theatre (Hebb 100) have LoggerPro installed on the Room PC.  ​ 
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- 
-<WRAP center danger 60%> 
-Safety notes can also be added here or in the description. Use this one if theres a potentially fatal hazard like high voltage, 
-</​WRAP>​ 
  
 <WRAP center round important 60%> <WRAP center round important 60%>
-and this one can be used for less frightening things. 
-</​WRAP>​ 
  
 +This setup has many pieces and the setup is involved and potentially needs more than one person.  ​
 +Please give plenty of advance notice of when the demo is needed and what room it will be needed in.
  
-<WRAP group> +A computer is needed that has LoggerPro installed ​Please speak to the demo room assistant if LoggerPro is desired on your personal laptop. ​ Henn 200, 201, 202 and Hebb Theatre (Hebb 100) have LoggerPro installed on the Room PC.  ​
-<WRAP half column>​ +
- +
-<WRAP box right 400px> +
-{{default.jpg?​400|}} +
- +
-// Comment here //+
 </​WRAP>​ </​WRAP>​
  
-</​WRAP>​ 
-<WRAP half column> 
  
-<WRAP box right 400px> 
-{{default.jpg?​400|}} 
- 
-// Comment here // 
-</​WRAP>​ 
- 
-</​WRAP>​ 
-</​WRAP>​ 
  
  
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 </​WRAP>​ </​WRAP>​
 <WRAP tablewidth 100%> <WRAP tablewidth 100%>
-| **Location** | ---- |+| **Location** | Hebb 100a on a grey metal shelf on the same side as the personal desk. |
 | **Maker** | Unknown | | **Maker** | Unknown |
 | **Current State** | Working | | **Current State** | Working |
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