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What is the azimuth and altitude of the star procyon?
The azimuth and altitude of any celestial body depend on the precise time and date, and on the observer's location.I live in a suburb of Sacramento, CA, and the time right now is May 7, 2011 at 4:31PM Pacific Daylight Time. Procyon is, at this moment, at an altitude of 52 degrees 36 minutes, and an azimuth of 149 degrees 18 minutes; a little east of south. It is at a distance of 11.41 light years. Like most celestial objects, it tracks to the west at about 4 degrees per minute.I get this data from the free planetarium program Stellarium, available at stellarium.org. If you download this program and program it with your exact location, you can get up-to-the-second calculations for yourself.However, we don't generally refer to stars by azimuth and elevation; instead, we use the more common measurements of Right Ascension and Declination, numbers that do not change measurably over the span of a century. According to Wikipedia, Procyon is at:Right ascension07h 39m 18.1/17.7sDeclination+05° 13' 29/20"
Where can you find constellation Orion?
Orion is in between Canis the Dog with the brightest star in the sky, and Taurus. The easiest location is when setting because they line up on the west horizon in a straight line. Taurus to the west looks like a sling-shot Y.
From where does an azimuth originate?
Ah, an azimuth! It's a lovely concept. It originates from the North direction and it helps us find our way in the great outdoors. Just think of it as a little compass guiding you to where you want to go, helping you on your artistic journey through the beauty of nature.
How would you describe the location of an object in the local sky?
In terms of 'azimuth' and 'elevation' ... which compass-direction to face first, and then how high above the horizon to look. (Note that both change during the course of the night.)
What is the bright star in southern sky over West Virgina?
As of November 2013, you can see Venus towards the west, after sunset. Any time that Venus appears in the sky, it is the brightest "star". It is not technically a star, but it certainly looks like one.
Does the rotation of the earth affect the azimuth and altitude?
Yes, the rotation of the Earth affects the azimuth and altitude of celestial objects, as they appear to move across the sky due to the Earth's rotation. The azimuth (horizontal direction) changes as objects rise in the east and set in the west, while the altitude (vertical angle) changes as objects rise higher in the sky and then descend.
What is the approximate azimuth and elevation of Venus just before it sets?
Azimuth about 270 degrees. That's due West. Elevation (or altitude) about 5 degrees. That's just above the horizon. Venus is always fairly near the Sun in the sky. The Sun sets roughly in the West. Amongst other things, the actual azimuth would depend on time of year and different latitude, of course. I've used the convention for azimuth of North 0 or 360 degrees, West 270 degrees, South 180 degrees, East 90 degrees. There are other conventions.
What is the azimuth of Capricorn?
The azimuth of Capricorn is around 270 degrees. This means it is located in the southern part of the sky, towards the west.
What direction is 265.93 degree azimuth?
It's 4.07 degrees south of West.
What is the azimuth and altitude of the star procyon?
The azimuth and altitude of any celestial body depend on the precise time and date, and on the observer's location.I live in a suburb of Sacramento, CA, and the time right now is May 7, 2011 at 4:31PM Pacific Daylight Time. Procyon is, at this moment, at an altitude of 52 degrees 36 minutes, and an azimuth of 149 degrees 18 minutes; a little east of south. It is at a distance of 11.41 light years. Like most celestial objects, it tracks to the west at about 4 degrees per minute.I get this data from the free planetarium program Stellarium, available at stellarium.org. If you download this program and program it with your exact location, you can get up-to-the-second calculations for yourself.However, we don't generally refer to stars by azimuth and elevation; instead, we use the more common measurements of Right Ascension and Declination, numbers that do not change measurably over the span of a century. According to Wikipedia, Procyon is at:Right ascension07h 39m 18.1/17.7sDeclination+05° 13' 29/20"
What is azimuth degrees?
An azimuth is defined as a horizontal angle measured clockwise from a north base line. This north base line could be true north, magnetic north, or grid north. The azimuth is the most common military method to express direction. When using an azimuth, the point from which the azimuth originates is the center of an imaginary circle . This circle is divided into 360 degrees or 6400 mils . NORTH IS 0/360 AZIMUTH EAST IS 90. SOUTH IS 180. WEST IS 270.
What would happen to the altitude of star b as the night progresses?
As the night progresses, the altitude of star B will rise in the sky due to the Earth's rotation. The star will appear to move along a curved path called the arc of a circle because of the Earth's rotation on its axis. This apparent motion is from east to west as seen by observers on Earth.
What planet do I see in west sky 500am at 40 degrees Vancouver Washington?
From Vancouver, you are seeing the planet Mars at an altitude of 45 degrees, and almost exactly due West. You may also see the brilliant star Sirius in the southwest. It is very low at 13 degrees altitude.
What is the altitude of west Yellowstone Montana?
West Yellowstone is a town in Gallatin County, Montana. The altitude is 6,667 feet above sea level.
What direction is 250 degree azimuth?
0 degrees is true North. 180 deg is South and 270 deg is West so 250 is slightly West of WSW (West South West = 247.5 deg).
What direction is 206 degree azimuth?
Zero/360 degrees is North; 90 is East; 180 is South; 270 is West. {each is 90 degrees from the next} 225 is Southwest. 45 degrees or half way between south and west. 210 is South-southwest Is that close enough for you? ;-)
What is the difference between quadrant and azimuthal notation?
When calculating a bearing, azimuthal notation refers to the angle of the bearing from North, measured clockwise. Quadrant notation takes the bearing from north or south with a change to west or east. For example, Quadrant notation: SE = Azimuth notation of 135 degrees.
