Jinsi ya kukokotoa Angular Size
Angular Size ni nini?
Angular size (apparent size in sky) depends on object actual size and distance: θ ≈ size / distance (small angle approximation).
Mwongozo wa Hatua kwa Hatua
- 1Input actual size and distance
- 2Calculate angular size in degrees, arcminutes, or arcseconds
- 3Compare to other celestial objects
Mifano Iliyotatuliwa
Ingizo
Moon: ~3476 km diameter, 384,000 km distance
Matokeo
Angular size ≈ 0.52° (match Sun size, hence solar eclipses)
Makosa ya Kawaida ya Kuepuka
- ✕Confusing angular and actual size
- ✕Forgetting distance effect on apparent size
Maswali yanayoulizwa mara kwa mara
Why do Moon and Sun look same size?
Coincidence: Sun 400× larger but 400× farther away.
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