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Where in the sky is the north star when viewed from the equator?
It is not visible at or south of the Equator. Theoretically , it would appear on the horizon. Remember the Pole Star is overhead at 90 degree N. (The North Pole). So when you have reached the Equator, your angle has changed by 90 degrees because you are now at 0(zero) degrees. So viewing the sky Polaris (Pole Star) will has now changed its angle by 90 degrees. So from being overhead, a 90 degree angle will be the horizon. You don't see Polaris at the Equator, because of the density of the atmosphere, dust and dirt and moisture in the atmosphere.
Where in Australia can you view Aurora australis?
No, you cannot see Polaris, the North Star, from Australia, which is in the southern hemisphere. In fact, it would be difficult to see Polaris from anyplace south of about 10 degrees north latitude, because objects close to the horizon are difficult to see.
Can the north start be used to calculate latitude?
I think you mean the 'North Star' ; note the spelling ; NOT 'Start'. It also goes by the name of 'Pole Star' and 'Polaris'. When directly above (90 degrees) you are at the North Pole. When its angle of elevation above the horizon is 89 degrees. you are at latitude of 89 degrees. When you are at latitude 49 degrees (49th parallel), it is 49 degrees above the horizon. When you are at the Equator ( latitude 0 degrees) it is on the horizon. However, you probably cannot see it at this latitude because dust dirt particles in the air. South of the Equator you cannot see it , as it is below the horizon. In the Southern Hemisphere there is no corresponding pole star. Navigators use the constellation named the 'Southern Cross', in order to determine latitude.
Can a tsunami hit the Himalayas?
No it cannot hit because it is located in higher ranges
What is the name for the boundary around a black hole beyond which events cannot affect the observer?
The "boundary" you're probably thinking of is called the event horizon. Past this point, the escape velocity of the black hole exceeds the speed of light, meaning nothing, including light, can escape it.
Why an observer in the southern hemisphere cannot see the star polaris?
Polaris is always below the horizon, to an observer in the Southern Hemisphere.
Why is polaris the brightest star?
The question cannot be answered because it is based on a false premise that Polaris is the brightest star.
Where in the sky is the north star when viewed from the equator?
It is not visible at or south of the Equator. Theoretically , it would appear on the horizon. Remember the Pole Star is overhead at 90 degree N. (The North Pole). So when you have reached the Equator, your angle has changed by 90 degrees because you are now at 0(zero) degrees. So viewing the sky Polaris (Pole Star) will has now changed its angle by 90 degrees. So from being overhead, a 90 degree angle will be the horizon. You don't see Polaris at the Equator, because of the density of the atmosphere, dust and dirt and moisture in the atmosphere.
What planet has a event horizon?
No planet has an event horizon. A black hole has an event horizon; it is the radius within which light cannot escape.
How is the curved horizon proof of the Earth shape?
we have a horizon which means that we cannot see all of the earths surface
Can you see Polaris from any point on earth?
No. Polaris cannot be seen at any point (0.5 degrees) south of the equator.
Why is Peru located where it is?
You cannot answer such a question. It's located where it is simply because that's its placement.
Exactly vertical or perpendicular?
There is no such thing as exactly vertical because either it is vertical or it is not. You cannot have approximately vertical - it is not vertical, then. Vertical means at 90 degrees to the horizon (or horizontal).
Can a tsunami hit the Himalayas?
No it cannot hit because it is located in higher ranges
Where in Australia can you view Aurora australis?
No, you cannot see Polaris, the North Star, from Australia, which is in the southern hemisphere. In fact, it would be difficult to see Polaris from anyplace south of about 10 degrees north latitude, because objects close to the horizon are difficult to see.
Can the north start be used to calculate latitude?
I think you mean the 'North Star' ; note the spelling ; NOT 'Start'. It also goes by the name of 'Pole Star' and 'Polaris'. When directly above (90 degrees) you are at the North Pole. When its angle of elevation above the horizon is 89 degrees. you are at latitude of 89 degrees. When you are at latitude 49 degrees (49th parallel), it is 49 degrees above the horizon. When you are at the Equator ( latitude 0 degrees) it is on the horizon. However, you probably cannot see it at this latitude because dust dirt particles in the air. South of the Equator you cannot see it , as it is below the horizon. In the Southern Hemisphere there is no corresponding pole star. Navigators use the constellation named the 'Southern Cross', in order to determine latitude.
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