Chasing the Moon

In this activity we will observe the Moon determining some characteristics of its motion and orbit, like the difference between the synodic and sidereal periods and the inclination of its orbit. With this simple example, we will learn how to use a cross-staff, a simple observational tool that you can also build by yourself (see previous activity: The Sky at your fingertips).

NOTE: This is the English translation of an original activity proposed by NAEC Team Slovenia within the STEAM-Med co-design project developed by the OAE Center Italy (Lampedusa, Sicily, Italy from July 3 to 9, 2022). For more information about the project : read this Link