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Why does the number of circumpolar constellations depend on the latitude of the observer?
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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.
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Why does the number of circumpolar constellations depend on latitude?
Circumpolar Constellations are those that appear to circle the North Star, Polaris. Polaris' place in the sky changes based on the viewers latitude. The closer you get to the North Pole, the higher in the sky Polaris appears, and therefore the more constellations appear to spin around Polaris.
Why do the constellations you see depend on latitude and time year?
hot dog breath
How do constellations affect seasons?
Consellations do not affect seasons - they are too far away. However, they depend on where the earth is in its orbit around the sun and so depend on the season.
When is the best time to see ursa major?
It depends where you are on Earth. You can see it all year round from many places in the Northern Hemisphere. The constellations are called "circumpolar" when they are always above the horizon, but it does depend on the latitude of the observer.
What is the relationship between shortwave radiation and time of day?
The relationship between the shortwave radiation and the time of the day is that both depend with the latitude.
Why does the number of circumpolar constellations depend on latitude?
Circumpolar Constellations are those that appear to circle the North Star, Polaris. Polaris' place in the sky changes based on the viewers latitude. The closer you get to the North Pole, the higher in the sky Polaris appears, and therefore the more constellations appear to spin around Polaris.
Why do the constellations you see depend on latitude and time year?
hot dog breath
Southern constellation closest to the sun?
There are many constellations visible in the night sky in the southern hemisphere. What you see will ultimately depend upon your location and the season. Those that are southern circumpolar constellations can be seen all year round. Southern Circumpolar Constellations: Apus, Chamaeleon, Circinus, Crux, Dorado, Hydrus, Mensa, Musca, Norma, Octans, Pavo, Triangulum Australe, Tucana, Volans
What constellations are visible to earth during all 12 months of the year these are the circumpolar constellations?
There are dozens, but it would depend on where you live. For example, if you live in the Arctic or Antarctic, you can't see ANY stars at midsummer, when the Sun is up all the time.
Do constellations change depending on the country you are viewing them from?
No. The pattern made by a group of stars doesn't change, although its place and orientationin the sky depend on the observer's location, the time of night, and the time of year.
What are the 3 kinds of constellation according to their location In the sky?
Those that are always above the horizon (circumpolar), those that are sometimes above and sometimes below the horizon, and those that are never above the horizon. How much of the sky is in each group will depend on your geographic latitude.
What constellations are visible year round?
you can use google earth's google sky feature. Use google earth software to go to your current location. Next switch to google sky mode and you will see the night sky. the only downside is it doesn't compensate for time of year.
Why does the nature of observations made depend upon the understanding the observer brings to the situation?
because it does
How do constellations affect seasons?
Consellations do not affect seasons - they are too far away. However, they depend on where the earth is in its orbit around the sun and so depend on the season.
What is visable on the celestial sphere directly above the observer?
The point just overhead is called the zenith. The objects visible at that point depend on the date, the time of day or night, and the observer's location.
What is the Azimuth and the altitude if the latitude is 20 degree north the right ascension is 11 hour and the declination is -10 degree?
That will depend on the time of day. The point in the sky at that RA and declination will revolve all the way around any observer at that latitude in roughly 24 hours. The highest it will ever get in his sky will be when it transits due south of him. At that moment, its azimuth will be 180° and its elevation will be 60° above the southern horizon.
What is the latitude of 2134 west Lloyd?
That would depend strongly on what city it's in.
