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How are a northern hemisphere observer's latitude and the altitude of Polaris related?
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How does the altitude of Polaris change with latitude?
the altitude of polaris is same as the latitude of your location assuming that you are in the northern hemisphere
What is the altitude of Polaris in the northern hemisphere?
The altitude of Polaris in the northern hemisphere is the same as the latitude at that point on Earth. For example, if you are at 40˚N, then the altitude of Polaris would be 40.Hope I answered your question! :)
In the northern hemisphere the altitude height in degrees above the horizon of the North Star is Always roughly equal to the?
latitude of the observer
What is the connection between the altitude of polaris and the longitude of poughkeepsie ny?
No connection whatsoever. The altitude of Polaris as seen from anywherein the northern hemisphere is roughly equal to the observer's latitude, andis independent of longitude.
Name the hemisphere according to latitude in which india lies?
The hemisphere according to latitude in which India lies is Northern Hemisphere.
What is the latitude of the northern hemisphere?
The latitude of the northern hemisphere extends from 0 degrees at the Equator to 90 degrees North at the North Pole.
Is Greece in the northern or southern hemisphere?
Greece is in the northern hemisphere. The northern hemisphere is north of the equator. The southern hemisphere is south of the equator. You can find this out on a map and/or with latitude or longitude.
How many degrees of latitude are in the northern hemisphere?
There are 90 degrees of latitude in the northern hemisphere, ranging from 0 degrees at the equator to 90 degrees at the North Pole.
Is Rome in the northern hemisphere?
Yes, Rome is in the northern hemisphere. It is located at a latitude of about 41.9° N.
What is the altitude of Polaris on a clear night?
The altitude doesn't depend much on whether the night is clear.If you live in the northern hemisphere, the altitude of Polaris above the horizon will APPROXIMATELY be equal to your latitude. If you live in the southern hemisphere, Polaris will be BELOW the horizon, as many degrees as you are south of the equator.
What line of latitude that divides the northern hemisphere from the southern hemisphere?
the equator.
What line of latitude divides the two hemisphere?
The Equator, at 0 degrees latitude, divides the Earth into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere.
