(Solved): Create a lab report with introduction, procedure, results and discussion. Are you curious to measu ...

Create a lab report with introduction, procedure, results and discussion. Are you curious to measure the position of the Moon and stars? You need to make an astrolabe, which is an instrument used to measure altitudes above the horizon. To make an astrolabe, you will need a plastic protractor; a drinking straw; invisible tape; a weight such as a nut, washer, or fishing weight; and string about 30 centimeters or a foot long. Thread one end of the string to the hole in the middle of the straight edge of the protractor and tie a weight to the other end. Tape the straw to the straight edge of the protractor. Cut the two ends of the straw so that the ends are the same size as the straight edge. Hold the protractor so that the curved part is down and the straight edge is on top with the string hanging down. Use one eye to look through the straw at any celestial object of your choice; when the object is in sight, hold the string against the protractor. Note the position of the string and record the degree mark. This number gives you an estimate of how many degrees above the horizon your object is. Take several readings every 30 minutes of the celestial object. What do you notice about the pattern of the object as it moves across the sky? Use the same procedure to take readings for different celestial objects and compare your findings.