Sun and Seasons

Here are some illustrations on the movement of the sun in Winter and Summer in Melbourne.  It shows the elevation and angles.

This is a good example in this link:  http://www.climatechangematters.net.au/LOTS/Earth/sub/seasons/flash.htm

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The following link shows the earth rotating the sun and the four seasons and equinoxes at certain times of the year.

http://www.climatechangematters.net.au/LOTS/Earth/sub/seasons/flash1.htm

http://www.climatechangematters.net.au/LOTS/Earth/sub/seasons/flash2.htm

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A YouTube showing the rotation of the earth rotating the sun and explaining the seasons and angles.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLRA87TKXLM

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Air Circulation from BOM site

http://www.bom.gov.au/info/ftweather/page_4.shtml

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Here is a PDF showing the house eaves calculation for all seasons for designing a passive solar house.  Eaves Calculation

This is the full document on Passive Solar Design by Cement & Concreate Association of Australia.   ConcreteNetAu Passive Solar Design

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