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The celestial equator always crosses the horizon at the east point and west point?
This is true. The celestial equator ... the line of zero declination ... crosses the horizon due east and due west. However, the ecliptic ... the apparent path of the sun through the stars ... is inclined to the celestial equator, and can hit the horizon anywhere within 23.5 degrees north or south of the east-west directions, depending on the time of day and day of the year.
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Does The celestial equator always pass directly overhead?
No, the celestial equator does not always pass directly overhead. The position of the celestial equator in the sky is determined by the observer's latitude on Earth. If the observer is located at the equator, the celestial equator will pass directly overhead. However, for observers at different latitudes, the celestial equator will appear at an angle to the horizon.
How far from zenith is the celestial equator when it crosses the celestial?
The celestial equator is always 90° from the celestial poles, so when it crosses the celestial meridian (the line passing from the north to the south celestial pole through the zenith), it is 90° away from the zenith.
Where would the ecliptic be in the northern hemisphere?
In the northern hemisphere, the ecliptic is highest in the sky during the summer solstice and lowest during the winter solstice. It runs roughly east to west and is responsible for the path the Sun appears to take across the sky throughout the year.
What constellations are seen in the southern US the best?
You can see most constellations from there; except for a few that are so far south that they are constantly under the horizon. If you live "x" degrees north of the equator, then any stars in a region "x" degrees from the celestial south pole will always be under the horizon for you.
What is the angle between the zenith and North celestial pole if you are at 37 degrees latitude?
The angle between the zenith and North celestial pole at a latitude of 37 degrees is equal to 53 degrees. This is because the North celestial pole is located at an altitude above the horizon that is equal to your latitude. Subtracting this from 90 degrees (the angle between the zenith and the horizon) gives you 90 - 37 = 53 degrees.
Why cannot see all constellations?
If you were on the Equator you would see all of them. Otherwise it depends where you live. I live in New Zealand at latitude 35° S. So I can't see any northern stars closer than 35° to the North Celestial Pole. If you live in the north at say 35°N, then you wouldn't see those stars which are closer than 35° to the South Celestial Pole.
If earth's axis wasn't tilted would the poles be colder than the equator?
No, they would not. The sun would reach the overhead point at the equator but would always be at the horizon at the poles.
What is a stars location determined by?
A star's location is determined by its position in the sky relative to other celestial objects. This is often described using coordinates such as right ascension and declination, or azimuth and altitude. These coordinates help astronomers locate and track stars in the night sky.
How is the altitude of the North Celestial Pole above the northern horizon related to the observer's latitude?
The altitude of the North Celestial Pole above the northern horizon is equal to the observer's latitude. This means that the higher the observer's latitude, the higher the North Celestial Pole will appear in the sky. For example, an observer at a latitude of 45 degrees will see the North Celestial Pole 45 degrees above the northern horizon.
From what location on Earth is the The celestial equator not visible?
The celestial equator is not visible from the North or South Poles because it lies parallel to Earth's equator. At these extreme latitudes, the celestial equator is located at the horizon, making it impossible to see from those locations.
What is the angle of Polaris above Fairbanks Alaska?
Fairbanks is located at latitude 64.8 degrees north, so the north celestial pole is always 64.8 degrees above the horizon. Polaris itself is presently about 0.7 degrees from the celestial pole, so its altitude above the horizon will vary between 64.1 and 65.5 degrees during the course of a sidereal day.
Where should you look to always see the moon in New Hampshire?
In order to see any celestial object you must look above the horizon in the general direction usually refereed to as 'up'.
