Astronomy; Precession data co-ordinate systems

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Homework Statement



Use a coordinate conversion application to roughly map out the amount of precession in coordinate
positions (R.A and Declination) in the sky between 1950 and 2000.


Homework Equations



I can easily find a converter on the internet

The Attempt at a Solution



I am a little flabbergasted at what this question means. Can anyone explain it to me?

Where would I get this data?

Thanks,
 
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