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--- demonstrations:8_astronomy:transit_method:start [2023/08/11 18:32]
demoroom [Notes]
+++ demonstrations:8_astronomy:transit_method:start [2023/08/11 20:02] (current)
demoroom [Setup]
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 ===== 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 =====
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 </WRAP>
 <WRAP tablewidth 100%>
-| **Location** | Hebb 100a on shelf next to the personal desk |
+| **Location** | Hebb 100a on a grey metal shelf on the same side as the personal desk. |
 | **Maker** | Unknown |
 | **Current State** | Working |

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