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What is device used to determine the altitude of the North star?
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What instruments are used to determine the altitude of the north star?
celestial navigation LIAR!
What is the altitude of the north star from the?
Zero. (It's on the horizon.)
The latitude of the North Star is always equal to the altitude of the viewer?
The idea is there, but a couple of important terms are swapped.The altitude of the North Star above the northern horizon is approximately equal tothe observer's north latitude.
What would be the altitude of the north star in Fairbanks Alaska?
The altitude of the North Star will not change from any point on Earth. However, the declination changes depending upon where you are and when - It is less than 90 degrees.
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 the North Star in Northville Michigan?
Northville, MI is at 42 degrees, 26 minutes North. The altitude of the North Star is between 42 degrees and 43 degrees, depending on the time. (Polaris isn't exactly at the North Pole; it is about 1/2 degree off.)
Latitude and longitude of the north star?
there is no latitude or longitude of north star it just have altitudeand if u are in NH u can find your latitude if know what is altitude of north Star
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 was the disadvantage off using the north star to determine direction?
some time there is a Storm and you can't see the star so that is the disadvantage of using a north star
What instruments are used to determine the alititude of the north star?
celestial navigation
How do you determine true north without a compass at night?
Look for the North Star or Polaris. It sits right over the North Pole of the Earth. It is the last star in the Little Dipper.
Does the altitude of polaris change?
Yes. Two thousand years ago, the current Polaris was not the North Star. By the end of the 21st Century it will not be above the North Pole.
