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World map copyright by Apple Computer, Inc.
Please read "register.html" to get the full version of this applet and to run it offline.
NEW: You may enter
your home
location by editing the applet
parameters
and change the horizon view
image.
Look for details and explanations:
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civil twilight: nautical twilight: astronomical twilight: |
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the elevation (above horizon) and azimuth angle of the
sun 0 deg. = N, 90 deg. = E
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enter latitude, and press
return key |
- degrees latitude as |
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enter longitude, and press
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- degrees longitude as a |
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Change the parameter values of "location", "latitude" and "longitude" parameters:
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<APPLET CODE="sunviewxxx.class"
archive="Applet/JavaClasses.jar" <PARAM name="email" value="replace"> </APPLET> |
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time difference between zone time and Greenwich Time (GMT ) With Netscape 4 and Internet Explorer 4, the applet should display the correct time zone offset. If necessary, select the correct time zone offset from the menu. |
Central European Daylight Time = GMT + 2 hours |
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the declination and Greenwich-Hour-Angle (GHA) are the coordinates (latitude and longitude) of the sun's Geographical Position (GP), where the line from the sun to the center of the earth intersects it's surface.
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The Equation of time is the difference between the time determined by a sundial and the clock time. It is due to the obliquity and the unequal motion of the sun (ellipse). |
For detailed information: |
The
data are written to the browser's Java Console !
(and can be printed by Copy and Paste)
Email: jgiesen@t-online.de
Home Page: http://www.jgiesen.de
Sun View Applet: http://www.jgiesen.de/SunView/