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Can people who live south of the Equator see the North Star?
No, due to the shape of the earth you can not see the North Star below the equator.
What is the altitude of Polaris seen from earth's equator?
At the Earth's equator, the altitude of Polaris (the North Star) is approximately 0 degrees. This means that Polaris is on the horizon when viewed from the equator, as it is positioned nearly directly above the North Pole. As one moves northward, the altitude of Polaris increases, reaching 90 degrees at the North Pole.
Is the north star north of the celestial equator?
Yes. The North Star is aligned with the celestial north pole.
Where in the sky is the North Star when viewed from the North Pole?
Directly overhead.
Where in the sky is the north star when viewed from the equator?
For an observer standing on the equator, the North Star Polaris is not visible. If it were, it would be right on the northern horizon, but from the equator, it is probably hidden behind a tree or in the sea mist.
What happens to the north stars as it approach 0 degrees?
As you approach 0 degrees latitude (the equator), the North Star becomes lower in the sky. The North Star is located directly above the North Pole, so as you move further south towards the equator, it appears closer to the northern horizon. At the equator (0 degrees latitude), the North Star would be right on the horizon and not visible.
Can you see the north star in Thailand?
You can see the North Star almost anywhere in the northern hemisphere, starting a few degrees north of the equator.
A star that is located 30 north of the celestial equator has?
A declination of +30 degrees. This means it is 30 degrees north of the celestial equator.
What metaphors does Sonnet 116 use to describe the steadiness of love?
Shakespeare says that love: is the star to every wandering bark, In Shakespeare's time, many ships used to navigate by plotting a course according to the Pole Star (which is always due North, when viewed from north of the Equator). Shakespeare says that love is as reliable as the Pole Star, you can steer your life by it.
What direction is the earth spinning in?
counter-clock wise from east to west, as viewed from above the north pole.
Why can't people in South Africa see the north star?
The North Star is almost directly over the north pole, so it cannot be seen south of the equator.
Will the North Star be higher in the sky when viewed from River head or old Forge?
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