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What happens to the altitude of polaris as you move due west from Mamaroneck to Chicago?
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∙ 10y ago
I have noticed that it does indeed. Polaris is definitely lower on the horizon in Southern California than it is in Northern Washington. By the time one reaches the north pole, the pole star should be directly overhead--day or night.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 10y agoIf you move due west, the angular elevation of Polaris won't change.
Actually, it will, depending on the time of day - but only by a degree or so. Polaris isn't QUITE exactly above the North Pole.
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∙ 12y agoIf Polaris were directly at the celestial North Pole, movement directly eastward or westward would have no impact on its altitude whatsoever. Because it's not, calculating the precise impact becomes tricky (it could move either up or down depending on what its exact measured altitude was), but will be minimal because it's quite close to the celestial North Pole.
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∙ 12y agoEastward or westward travel has no effect on the night sky, except for the time at
which things rise and set.
If you can see Polaris at all, you're in the northern hemisphere. Polaris is always at
the same altitude in your sky and never rises or sets, so eastward or westward
travel has no effect at all on its apparent position.
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What happens to the altitude of polaris as you move west?
The angle of Polaris above the northern horizon increases.
What location will the highest altitude of the star Polaris be observed?
If you are at the North Pole, you'll see the star Polaris near the zenit (altitude almost 90 degrees).
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.
At which location is the altitude of Polaris approximately 42?
2. Elmira
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.
What happens to the altitude of polaris when driving northward?
It gets closer to overhead.
What happens to the altitude of polaris as you move west?
The angle of Polaris above the northern horizon increases.
What is the altitude or polaris in utica?
43 degrees because the altitude of polaris is equal to the latitude of utica.
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! :)
How to calculate Polaris?
Find your latitude and that is the altitude of Polaris in the sky.
What is the latitude of an observer if the altitude of polaris is 43 degrees?
The latitude of the observer is equal to the altitude of Polaris. Therefore, if the altitude of Polaris is 43 degrees, then the latitude of the observer is 43 degrees.
What is the altitude of Polaris at the equator?
0 Degrees
What is the altitude of polaris at Massena NY?
no
What would be the altitude of Polaris the North star for an observer located at 64oN latitude?
The altitude of polaris for an observer is always the same as your latitude so it would be 64oN
What location will the highest altitude of the star Polaris be observed?
If you are at the North Pole, you'll see the star Polaris near the zenit (altitude almost 90 degrees).
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.
