0
It half of the celestial sphere, which is an imaginary sphere with the Earth at the centre, on which all objects in the sky can have their positions described by a type of latitude (declination) and a type of longitude (right-ascension). Declination goes from -90 degrees (south) to +90 degrees (north), while right ascension goes from 0 to 24 hours. They are called geocentric coordinates, and although we know the Earth is not at the centre of anything, they are useful in describing where to look for a star or to point a telescope.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What two-word term do astronomers use to designate the half of the celestial sphere which is south of the celestial Equator?
The Southern Hemisphere
Star Movement across sky southern hemisphere?
They rotate around the southern celestial pole the same as they would in the northern hemisphere. Only difference is the stars that are visible. Hope that helps.
What is the other name of celestial globe?
celestial globe is a physical model of celestial sphere
When was Celestial Seasonings created?
Celestial Season was created in 1991.
What is the projection of earths equator on the celestial sphere?
Celestial Equator
Is Ursa Minor in the northern or southern hemisphere?
In the Northern celestial hemisphere.
In which hemisphere is the little dipper?
The little dipper, Ursa Minor, is a constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere.
In what constellation will you find the North Celestial pole?
northern hemisphere
What does the world 'hemisphere' means?
A hemisphere is half of a sphere, typically divided by the equator. There are four hemispheres on Earth: Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, Eastern Hemisphere, and Western Hemisphere. Each hemisphere is used to describe a specific region on the globe.
What two-word term do astronomers use to designate the half of the celestial sphere which is south of the celestial Equator?
The Southern Hemisphere
What is a definition of a hemisphere?
(often initial capital letter) half of the terrestrial globe or celestial sphere, esp. one of the halves into which the earth is divided. Compare Eastern Hemisphere, Western Hemisphere, Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere.
What is the legend of Cepheus?
a constellation of the Northern Hemisphere; located near the north celestial pole
What is the definition of a hemiphere?
(often initial capital letter) half of the terrestrial globe or celestial sphere, esp. one of the halves into which the earth is divided. Compare Eastern Hemisphere, Western Hemisphere, Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere.
When does the sun pass from the southern celestial to the northern celestial hemisphere?
The point in the sky where the sun crosses the celestial equator on its way north is the point called the "Vernal Equinox". The sun reaches that point and passes it on March 21 every year.
How many constellations are in the southern hemisphere?
52, and there is also 5 constellations on the Celestial equator, it is don`t class as northern or southern hemisphere constellations.
If you were standing on the earth's equator where would you look to see the north celestial pole Could you see it from Australia?
At the equator, the celestial north pole would be north, just at the horizon. In the southern hemisphere, for instance in Australia, the north celestial pole would be north, and as many degrees BELOW the horizon as your latitude. For instance, if you are 10 degrees south of the equator, the celestial north pole would be 10 degrees below the equator.On the other hand, for people in the southern hemisphere, the celestial SOUTH pole would be ABOVE the horizon; this same pole is below the horizon for anybody in the northern hemisphere.
Star Movement across sky southern hemisphere?
They rotate around the southern celestial pole the same as they would in the northern hemisphere. Only difference is the stars that are visible. Hope that helps.
