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the north pole, but the closest city would be around the arctic circle, you'll have to find that on your own.
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Why has the position of polaris in the sky changed over the years?
1) Polaris moves, just as all "fixed stars" do. 2) The Earth's axis precesses (wobbles in a circle) like any gyroscope (spinning object) over a period of about 25000 years; thus celestial north changes.
What is the name for the large hill around which a Greek city-state grew?
Many Greek cities were built on a rocky hill called an acropolis. The name acropolis was from the Greek word akros, meaning highest, and polis, meaning city.
What is the highest part of a Greek city?
the acropolis
When was the Sky Tower built?
The Sky Tower was built between 1994 and 1997 in Auckland City, New Zealand. A link is provided.
Which is the richest city in japan?
The wealthiest/highest income city in Japan is Ashiya which count among its citizens many billionaires and the highest tax-payers in Japan, the current population is 90000.
How to calculate Polaris?
Find your latitude and that is the altitude of Polaris in the sky.
What is the spectral class of polaris?
Polaris is listed as F7 in the Sky Catalogue 2000.0.
How high the highest city in the mountains?
the highest city in the mountains is Himalayas and the highest mountain is mt Everest it is 8,848 metres tall above in the sky most people know that
Does Polaris seem to change positions throughout the year?
No, Polaris is always in the same spot in the sky.
What can you see in the sky from earth's north pole?
Polaris
Is zenith and north star the same?
No. The North Star, also called Polaris, is a star that is almost directly above the north pole. The zenith is the highest point an object reaches in the sky.
Which season is the sun the highest in the sky?
In the summer the sun is highest in the sky
Name the star that appear to be almost stationary in the sky?
polaris
Why does the number of circumpolar constellations depend on latitude?
Circumpolar Constellations are those that appear to circle the North Star, Polaris. Polaris' place in the sky changes based on the viewers latitude. The closer you get to the North Pole, the higher in the sky Polaris appears, and therefore the more constellations appear to spin around Polaris.
Why is Polaris at its highest latitude in the Arctic Circle?
The Earthg's north pole points very close to Polaris in the sky. So Polaris is directly over your head when you stand at the north pole, it's on your horizon when you stand on the equator, and it's somewhere between your horizon and the point directly over your head when you stand somewhere between the north pole and the equator.
What constellation you use in finding directions in the sky?
cassiopea, Orion and polaris
Is Polaris the brightest star?
No. The brightest star in the night sky is Sirius.
