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Does a star that is located 30 degrees north of the celestial equator have 30 degrees declination?
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Yes. "Declination" on the celestial coordinate system is the counterpart of "latitude"
on the terrestrial coordinate system.
Positive and negative declination correspond respectively to north and south latitude.
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Is The south celestial pole is located at a declination of -90 degrees?
The Celestial Poles are the infinite extension of the North and South Poles from the Earth into space. The North Star or Polaris, is within 1 degree of the North Celestial Pole. There is no equivalent star for the South Celestial Pole.
Was the moon north or south of the celestial equator on Friday 21st October 2005?
On Friday, October 21, 2005 the moon was located South of the celestial equator.
Where is the meteorological equator located?
The meteorological equator is located 5 degrees north and south of the geographical equator.
What is located at 66 and a half degrees south?
The Equator
How far is Charleston sc from the equator?
Charleston, SC is located at approximately 32 degrees latitude north of the equator. The equator is at 0 degrees latitude, so Charleston is approximately 32 degrees north of the equator.
A star that is located 30 north of the celestial equator has?
'Declination' of +30
What is the point on the celestial sphere located at o hours right ascensions and o degrees declination?
That's the point in the sky called the "Vernal Equinox" ... the point where the sun appears to cross the celestial equator on its way north, on March 21 each year.
Is The south celestial pole is located at a declination of -90 degrees?
The Celestial Poles are the infinite extension of the North and South Poles from the Earth into space. The North Star or Polaris, is within 1 degree of the North Celestial Pole. There is no equivalent star for the South Celestial Pole.
Where in the celestial sphere is Capricorn located?
The coordinates of Capricornus in the celestial sphere are: Right Ascension 20h 06m 46.4871s - 21h 59m 04.8693s and Declination −8.4043999°- −27.6914144°.
Was the moon north or south of the celestial equator on Friday 21st October 2005?
On Friday, October 21, 2005 the moon was located South of the celestial equator.
If you were located on the Earth's equator and were observing the nighttime sky you would find the North Celestial Pole lying at on your?
If you are at the equator, the Earth's celestial pole would be at the northern horizon. However, because of atmospheric haze, you would not be able to see Polaris. Below about 5 degrees north, Polaris is not visible.
Where is the meteorological equator located?
The meteorological equator is located 5 degrees north and south of the geographical equator.
The trade winds are located about degrees north and south of the equator?
The trade winds are located 30 degrees north and 30 degrees south of the equator.
Name of the parallel that is located at 0 degrees latitude?
The Equator
When is the sun located at 6 hours RA -23.5 degrees declination?
winter solstice
What is the name of the constellation that is also known as The Great Hunter?
Orion, which is located on celestial equator.
What is located at o degrees latitude?
the equator
