Teachers Measure Nu Draconis (WDS17322+5511) to Gain Astronomical Program Experience

Abstract

Teachers and astronomers from the Apple Valley, CA area gathered at the Apple Valley Center for Innovation (AVCI), Luz Observatory to measure the double star Nu Draconis (WDS17322+5511) in order to train teachers on the proper procedures to operate a telescope, along with learning to measure double stars using an astrometric eyepiece with the expectation of creating future astronomical programs for K-12 students. Nu Draconis (WDS17322+5511) was measured by two teams using an astrometric eyepiece on two different dates with Team 1 measuring a separation of 63.3 arc seconds and position angle of 307.9 degrees. Team 2 measured a separation of 62.2 arc seconds and position angle of 307.6 degrees. Compared to published values from 2021 of 62.3 arc seconds and 310.6 degrees, both teams achieved an accuracy of 1.3 % of difference in position angle and 0.3 % accuracy in position angle.