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Why can't people in the north hemisphere see all constellations throughout the year?
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It is because of the rotation and revolution of the Earth's axis.The Earth goes to one side of its orbit this causes the other constellations to be blocked by the sun. The change in location makes other constellations out of sight. The Earth goes away from these constellations that's why we can't see them.
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What constellations are seen in the north hemisphere?
Too many to mention - there are about 88 officially recognized constellations and more than 2/3rds of them can be seen from the Northern Hemisphere.
What constellations would you see in the northern hemisphere?
Half of all constellations are visible from the north pole, andall of them are visible from one inch north of the equator.
Why aren't circumpolar constellations visible all year long?
Circumpolar constellations are visible all year long, depending on where you are viewing them from. At the north pole, or the south pole, some constellations are visible year-round, these are the circumpolar constellations. On the equator, there are no circumpolar constellations because of the earths rotation, that is why circumpolar constellations are at the "poles". Some of the circumpolar constellations can also be viewed from other parts of the same hemisphere, such as the big dipper and the little dipper, although they are circumpolar, they are also seen in other parts of the northern hemisphere. Circumpolar constellations in the northern hemisphere, will never be seen at the south pole, and vice versa. I hope this helped.
Why does the number of circumpolar constellations depend on the latitude of the observer?
As an observer moves away from the equator, towards the north or south pole, there are more constellations that the rotation of the earth does not ever block from his or her view throughout one full rotation.
Why do constellations appear the same in the northern and southern hemisphere?
When moving from the northern hemisphere to the south, you have to turn round and look the other way before the constellations look upside down. So Orion, for example, looks one way up from Europe when you are facing south, but if you are in South Africa you must face north, and then Orion is the other way up.
What constellations are seen in the north hemisphere?
Too many to mention - there are about 88 officially recognized constellations and more than 2/3rds of them can be seen from the Northern Hemisphere.
What constellations would you see in the northern hemisphere?
Half of all constellations are visible from the north pole, andall of them are visible from one inch north of the equator.
Can same star constellations be seen from Europe and Australia?
Some of them, yes. Constellations along the Zodiac can be seen from either hemisphere, but constellations well away from the celesial equator cannot be seen very far in the other hemisphere. For example, Ursa Major is not visible in Australia, and the Southern Cross is not visible in Europe or North America. Most of the "official" constellations were named by northern hemisphere astronomers, or European navigators sailing in southern waters. Look at how many southern hemisphere constellations have a nautical theme; the Telescope, the Octant, the Quadrant. Even Cetus, the Whale, was named by sailors, not people who LIVED there.
Why would constellations near polaris be seen all year round by people in the northern hemisphere?
Also known as the North Star, Polaris, is located within one degree of the north celestial pole - the point of Earth's axis of rotation. This means that the Earth's (geographic) north pole is pointing almost exactly to the point in the sky where Polaris is located. For this reason, Polaris can be seen by anyone in the northern hemisphere throughout the year.
Why aren't all constellations visible all year?
Circumpolar constellations are visible all year long, depending on where you are viewing them from. At the north pole, or the south pole, some constellations are visible year-round, these are the circumpolar constellations. On the equator, there are no circumpolar constellations because of the earths rotation, that is why circumpolar constellations are at the "poles". Some of the circumpolar constellations can also be viewed from other parts of the same hemisphere, such as the big dipper and the little dipper, although they are circumpolar, they are also seen in other parts of the northern hemisphere. Circumpolar constellations in the northern hemisphere, will never be seen at the south pole, and vice versa. I hope this helped.
Why aren't circumpolar constellations visible all year long?
Circumpolar constellations are visible all year long, depending on where you are viewing them from. At the north pole, or the south pole, some constellations are visible year-round, these are the circumpolar constellations. On the equator, there are no circumpolar constellations because of the earths rotation, that is why circumpolar constellations are at the "poles". Some of the circumpolar constellations can also be viewed from other parts of the same hemisphere, such as the big dipper and the little dipper, although they are circumpolar, they are also seen in other parts of the northern hemisphere. Circumpolar constellations in the northern hemisphere, will never be seen at the south pole, and vice versa. I hope this helped.
Why can we only see the constellations in the north of the celestial sphere?
This is true if you live in the northern hemisphere. You can't see the southern stars because the bulk of the Earth is in the way. Different constellations are visible in each hemisphere, a constellation in the northern sky can be difficult or impossible to see from the southern hemisphere of the Earth, and vice versa. The reason is that the axis of the Earth's rotation is fairly constant. In its annual journey around the Sun it generally points in the same direction; people in the northern hemisphere will generally see the same constellations year round, and the same in the southern hemisphere. Those living near the equator see some of both. The tilt of the Earth's axis also makes some constellations somewhat seasonal, because of a slight change of the viewer's angle to the night sky.
Which constellations may be seen during summer nights in the Northern Hemisphere?
During summer nights in the Northern Hemisphere, one can see Lynx, Ursa Major and Minor, Auriga, Draco and several other constellations looking north at the night sky. At the south, sky gazers can find Virgo, Libra, Centaurus among others.
Why does the number of circumpolar constellations depend on the latitude of the observer?
As an observer moves away from the equator, towards the north or south pole, there are more constellations that the rotation of the earth does not ever block from his or her view throughout one full rotation.
Which hemisphere is south of where most people live?
in North America that would be Southern Hemisphere:)
Why do constellations appear the same in the northern and southern hemisphere?
When moving from the northern hemisphere to the south, you have to turn round and look the other way before the constellations look upside down. So Orion, for example, looks one way up from Europe when you are facing south, but if you are in South Africa you must face north, and then Orion is the other way up.
Rome is in what hemisphere?
Rome is in the north eastern Hemisphere.
