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SearchResearch Challenge (6/7/17): Finding shadows in ball parks?

Dan Russell • June 7, 2017
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SearchResearch Challenge (6/7/17): Finding shadows in ball parks? Dan Russell

Take me out to the ball game...

Outdoor sports stadiums sometimes have a little trouble with the sun.

Yes, it's great to be outdoors watching the players doing their thing, but it's also sometimes a hassle, especially if you're watching a long baseball game in the hot sun, or a player trying to track a ball on a long throw as it passes from full-sun into full-shadow.

Stadiums outdoors have issues with sunlight and shadows.

My brother asked me a version of this Challenge earlier this week. Much to my surprise, it was easier than I thought it would be. Here's my version of what he asked me:

1. I'm going to see a baseball game at the New York Yankees baseball stadium on June 11th. The game starts at 1PM. Where can I get a seat that will be both near the field and in the shade for the whole game?

As I said, I was surprised at how simple this was to solve. Can you find the answer that I did?

The Search Game is on! (But put on sun screen.)

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