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Solar Path Guides

Use reproducible solar data to plan observation times, position a camera for golden-hour light, estimate shadows, and interpret sun paths.

Guide 01Annotated diagram

How to Read a Sun Path Diagram

Learn how time, solar azimuth, altitude, horizon crossings, and seasonal curves fit together in a practical sun path diagram.

Solar Path TrackerUpdated 2026-09-09

Guide 02Seasonal comparison

Plan a three-time winter-versus-summer site observation in Brisbane using reproducible solar bearings, altitudes, and daylight data.

Solar Path TrackerUpdated 2026-09-09

Guide 03Orientation matrix

Use solar azimuth and altitude to compare morning east-facing exposure with afternoon west-facing exposure in an Australian context.

Solar Path TrackerUpdated 2026-09-09

Guide 04Directional shot plan

Place a camera for front, side, or back light using Brisbane’s reproducible winter and summer golden-hour bearings.

Solar Path TrackerUpdated 2026-09-07

Guide 05Independent benchmark

Compare the NREL SPA canonical Golden, Colorado position with Solar Path Tracker azimuth, altitude, and explicit angular differences.

Solar Path TrackerUpdated 2026-08-24

Guide 06Shadow calculation table

Calculate a Perth shadow bearing and length step by step from solar azimuth, altitude, and a two-metre object height.

Solar Path TrackerUpdated 2026-09-06