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FANTASTIC question !! The sky is measured in degrees - for example: Altitude is measured as follows: the horizon is flat in front of you so we say that's zero degrees, when directly above your head is 90 degrees. Now, Azimuth is measured a different (but similar) way - North is zero degrees, East is 90 degrees, South is 180 degrees, West is 270 degrees, and then you come back to North which is a full circle - or 360 degrees. If you need to find an object in the sky and are given the Altitude and Azimuth - it becomes easy to find. If you make a fist and extend your arm out in front of you, the distance from the bottom of your fist to the top of your fist is APPROXIMATELY 10 degrees on the horizon (or sky). So if you make a fist, extend your arm towards the big dipper, and eyeball your fist so that the pinky side of your fist lines up with the last star of the big dipper, you will see that your fist covers about 10 + degrees of the Dipper. Two and a half of your fists should be the same length as the Big Dipper, which will roughly be 25 degrees. Try it !
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What is the azimuth and altitude of the big dipper from Toronto?
In Toronto, the azimuth of the Big Dipper varies throughout the year but is generally between 300 to 340 degrees, which means it is northwest to north-northwest. The altitude of the Big Dipper in Toronto is typically around 40 to 50 degrees above the horizon.
What is the distense in degrees between each star in the big dipper?
The Big Dipper is an asterism, not a constellation, made up of seven bright stars. The angular distance between each star in the Big Dipper varies, but on average it is around 5-10 degrees. The stars in the Big Dipper are at different distances from Earth, so their angular separations can appear smaller or larger depending on perspective.
What is the difference between the big dipper and little dipper?
The Big Dipper is larger and has a long handle and a deep bowl, while the Little Dipper is smaller with a shorter handle and shallower bowl. The Big Dipper is part of the Ursa Major constellation, while the Little Dipper is part of the Ursa Minor constellation.
What is the size of The Big Dipper Constellation?
The Big Dipper is not a constellation itself, but rather an asterism - a pattern of stars within the constellation Ursa Major. The Big Dipper spans about 10 degrees of the sky, which is roughly the width of your fist held at arm's length.
When can you see the big dipper?
you can see the big dipper at 30 degrees and above all year around
How long to Rotate the big dipper?
The sky rotates every 24 hours so it takes the big dipper just as long.
What is the azimuth and altitude of the big dipper from Toronto?
In Toronto, the azimuth of the Big Dipper varies throughout the year but is generally between 300 to 340 degrees, which means it is northwest to north-northwest. The altitude of the Big Dipper in Toronto is typically around 40 to 50 degrees above the horizon.
What is the distense in degrees between each star in the big dipper?
The Big Dipper is an asterism, not a constellation, made up of seven bright stars. The angular distance between each star in the Big Dipper varies, but on average it is around 5-10 degrees. The stars in the Big Dipper are at different distances from Earth, so their angular separations can appear smaller or larger depending on perspective.
What is the difference between the big dipper and little dipper?
The Big Dipper is larger and has a long handle and a deep bowl, while the Little Dipper is smaller with a shorter handle and shallower bowl. The Big Dipper is part of the Ursa Major constellation, while the Little Dipper is part of the Ursa Minor constellation.
What is the size of The Big Dipper Constellation?
The Big Dipper is not a constellation itself, but rather an asterism - a pattern of stars within the constellation Ursa Major. The Big Dipper spans about 10 degrees of the sky, which is roughly the width of your fist held at arm's length.
When can you see the big dipper?
you can see the big dipper at 30 degrees and above all year around
Why is the Big Dipper considered a circumpolar constellation?
This is because in many places in the northern hemisphere the Big Dipper never sets, it just goes round and round the Pole Star. Anywhere north of about 40 degrees north, none of the stars in the Big Dipper ever sets. The Big Dipper is not an official constellation, it is only part of Ursa Major.
Wilt Chamberlain nicknames?
wilt the stilt, and the big dipper.
Is any part of the big dipper circumpolar at 40 degrees?
At 40° SOUTH latitude, you can't see any of the Big Dipper. At 40° NORTH latitude, the only part of the Big Dipper that ever sets, just barely, is the last star at the tip of the handle. For that star to be 'circumpolar' as well as the rest of the Big Dipper, you'd have to travel about 30 miles more north than 40°N.
When did they name the big dipper?
when was the big dipper named
Why can you not see the big dipper in Texas?
If you're anywhere south of about 35 degrees north latitude, then at least part of the Big Dipper rises and sets; that is, there are some parts of some nights when not all of its stars are visible. If you're farther south than about 40 degrees south latitude, then none of the stars in the Big Dipper is ever visible to you.
Which constellation is larger in size, the Little Dipper or the Big Dipper?
Oh, well isn't that just a happy little question. The Big Dipper is actually larger in size than the Little Dipper. Just remember, what's important is embracing the beauty of both constellations and letting their twinkling lights bring you joy! Why don't we add some soothing stars to our sky now, painting them in with a gentle touch.
