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I'm re-reading the calculations for Sideral Time and want to make sure that I've got the basics down. I want to make sure that I have grasped a few things though.
Sideral Time = local time on the autumnal equinox (Sept. 22)
Sideral Time = local time + (2hours * months since Sept. 22)
Sidereal Time = Right Ascension + Hour Angle
So, if I go outside at 6pm local time on Nov. 22, ST will be 1800 + 4 = 2200 hours. And anything directly overhead on my meridan at that time will have an RA of 2200 hours.
Did I get this right?
Sideral Time = local time on the autumnal equinox (Sept. 22)
Sideral Time = local time + (2hours * months since Sept. 22)
Sidereal Time = Right Ascension + Hour Angle
So, if I go outside at 6pm local time on Nov. 22, ST will be 1800 + 4 = 2200 hours. And anything directly overhead on my meridan at that time will have an RA of 2200 hours.
Did I get this right?