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What is the nothernmost latitude in the US from which the entire southern cross is visible in degrees N?
The southernmost prominent star in Crux is Alpha Crucis, which is at declination -63 degrees 5 minutes (or thereabouts). The northernmost latitude at which Alpha Crucis can be seen is therefore slightly south of 27 degrees north.
The area assigned to Crux extends further south than that, but I presume you're interested mainly in the asterism (the "Cross"). At 27N, Acrux will fall just short of clearing the horizon at midnight (by about a fifth the diameter of the full moon); you'd need to be at about 26 degrees 50 minutes or so to ever see it rise above the horizon.
The only states from which it's ever possible to see the entire Southern Cross are therefore Hawaii, southern Florida, and the southernmost tip of Texas.
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When observed at a southern mid-latitude stars appear to?
When observed at a southern mid-latitude, stars appear to move in an arc across the sky from east to west due to the Earth's rotation. The specific stars that are visible will depend on the time of year and the particular location in the southern hemisphere. The Southern Cross and Alpha Centauri are two notable stars visible from southern mid-latitudes.
What is the altitude of Polaris in the southern hemisphere?
Polaris, also known as the North Star, is located almost directly above the North Pole, making it not visible from the Southern Hemisphere. Its altitude, or angular height above the horizon, corresponds to the observer's latitude in the Northern Hemisphere. Therefore, in the Southern Hemisphere, Polaris has an altitude of 0 degrees, meaning it is always below the horizon.
What determines when a constellations is visible?
Latitude and Distance
Can you see the big dipper in the southern hemisphere?
The Big Dipper is not visible in the Southern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere, you can see the Southern Cross, a constellation that is not visible in the Northern Hemisphere.
What are the two groups of constellations?
The two groups of constellations are northern constellations and southern constellations. Northern constellations are visible primarily from the Northern Hemisphere, while southern constellations are visible primarily from the Southern Hemisphere.
When is the southern cross visible from the tip of the Baja?
The Southern Cross is not visible from the tip of Baja California because it is too far north in latitude. The Southern Cross can only be seen in the southern hemisphere, typically below 25 degrees north latitude.
Can you see the Southern Cross from America?
It can be seen from American countries south of Latitude 30 degrees.
What is the black ring circling 66.33 degrees south latitude?
The Antarctic Circle - the parallel of latitude 66° 33′ south of the equator. It marks the southernmost point at which the sun is visible on the southern winter solstice and the northernmost point at which the midnight sun can be seen on the southern summer solstice.
Can you see the southern cross from New Zealand?
The Southern Cross is visible from anywhere in the southern hemisphere. Explorers from hundreds of years ago used the Southern Cross as a navigational guide when they travelled through the southern hemisphere. The Southern Cross is also visible in the northern hemisphere, south of latitude 30 degrees.
Where is Aruba's younger limestone visible?
Rincon is where younger limestone is best visible. It's a cove in southeastern Aruba. Its geographic coordinates are 12 degrees 28 minutes North latitude and 69 degrees 52 minutes West latitude.
When observed at a southern mid-latitude stars appear to?
When observed at a southern mid-latitude, stars appear to move in an arc across the sky from east to west due to the Earth's rotation. The specific stars that are visible will depend on the time of year and the particular location in the southern hemisphere. The Southern Cross and Alpha Centauri are two notable stars visible from southern mid-latitudes.
What does latitude 66.5 N represent on the globe?
Latitude 66.5 N represents the Arctic Circle, which is an imaginary line located 66.5 degrees north of the Equator. This latitude marks the southern boundary of the Arctic region, where during the summer solstice, the sun remains visible for 24 hours due to the tilt of the Earth's axis.
You were on the night ferry from Tobago to Trinidad and was sure you saw the Southern cross and the Pole star very low in the northern and southern skies is this possible?
Yes, it is. With a low, dark horizon, the pole star, Polaris, is visible anywhere more than about 5 degrees north of the equator; on the other hand, Crux, the southern cross, is visible (at the right time of night) anywhere south of 25 degrees north latitude. Since Trinidad is about 11 degrees north latitude, it is ideally situated for such a double sighting.
Can NZ see the Little Dipper?
No, the Little Dipper is not visible from New Zealand because it is circumpolar and only visible in the northern hemisphere. However, New Zealand does have its own distinctive star patterns visible in the night sky, such as the Southern Cross.
Where is Aruba's older limestone visible?
Older limestone is best visible at Rooi Frances[Frenchman Pass]. Rooi Frances is in southwestern Aruba. Its geographic coordinates are 12 degrees 28 minutes North latitude and 69 degrees 58 degrees West longitude.
Can the north start be used to calculate latitude?
The angle between the horizon and the north star is roughly equal to the observer's North latitude ... always within about 2/3 of a degree. This only works for locations north of the equator. The north star isn't visible at all from places south of the equator.
Where is the southern cross located?
The Southern Cross is a constellation located in the southern hemisphere. It is most commonly visible in the southern skies from latitudes below 25 degrees north. It is used as a navigation tool for finding south.
