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If I was standing at the Earth's North Pole what would be located at the Zenith?
If you're standing exactly on the north Pole, then during the six months when the sun never rises, Polaris ... the "Pole" star or "North" star ... makes a tiny circle directly over your head once a day, about 1/3 of a degree from the North Celestial Pole. Everything else in the sky circles the same point once a day, but in much larger circles.
Can you see Polaris from any point on earth?
No. Polaris cannot be seen at any point (0.5 degrees) south of the equator.
What happens to the altitude of Polaris as you move north in the northern hemisphere?
As you move north in the northern hemisphere, the altitude of Polaris, also known as the North Star, increases. Polaris is situated almost directly above the North Pole, so its altitude corresponds closely to your latitude. At the North Pole, Polaris is at the zenith (90 degrees), while at the equator, it is on the horizon (0 degrees). Therefore, as you travel northward, you will see Polaris rising higher in the sky.
Would Polaris be overhead if you were at the South Pole?
No, Polaris would not be overhead if you were at the South Pole. The North Star -- Polaris -- is not visible from the Southern Hemisphere.
A high point in the sky?
The high point in the sky is likely the zenith, which is the point directly above an observer. It is the highest point in the sky that can be seen from a specific location. The zenith changes as you change your position on Earth.
Is polaris always located at zenith?
no
Where would you be if Polaris is seen on the horizon?
Your at the equator if you see Polaris at the horizon
Where would be if the Polaris is seen on the horizon?
Your at the equator if you see Polaris at the horizon
Is the Polaris is always located at the zenith?
Only if you are at the North Pole.
Why when you stand in the arctic north star could be seen and other stars?
Polaris, otherwise known as the pole star or the north star, is very close to being straight up from the north pole. If you were standing right at the north pole, Polaris would be almost exactly at your zenith-- straight up.
If you were standing at the earths north pole which would be located in the zenith?
If you were standing at Earth's North Pole, the North Star, also known as Polaris, would be located directly in the zenith, or straight overhead. This is because Polaris is situated very close to the celestial north pole in the night sky.
Is zenith and north star the same?
No, zenith and the North Star are not the same. The zenith is the point directly above an observer, whereas the North Star (Polaris) is a star located near the celestial North Pole in the Northern Hemisphere, making it useful for navigation.
If Polaris is 20 degrees from your zenith what is your latitude?
Your latitude is 20 degrees north of the equator because Polaris is located at the celestial north pole, which is directly above the Earth's North Pole. This means that the angle between Polaris and your zenith corresponds to your angular distance north of the equator.
What month can Polaris be seen?
In the northern hemisphere Polaris can be seen in any month of the year.
What is the altitude of Polaris viewed from the north pole at latitude 90 degrees?
As seen from 25 degrees north latitude and ANY longitude, Polaris (the 'North Star', the 'Pole Star') appearswithin about 1/2 degree of due north and 25 degrees above the northern horizon, at any time.
What places on earth is polaris seen on the horizon?
Where on Earth are you if Polaris is on your horizon?
Is the Polaris always located at the zenith?
No. It will only always be CLOSE to the zenith if you happen to be at the north pole. At other latitudes, for example if you live at 30° north latitude, it will be about 30° above the horizon (to the north), if you live at 50° north latitude, it will be about 50° above the horizon, etc.
