0
In bodies of the solar system other than Earth how do you establish a starting point for the meridian lines?
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
The Prime Meridian on Earth is nothing special; there is no uniquely useful point of reference. The Prime Meridian is where it is because it goes through the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England - and they were the guys who decided it.
On other planets, such as Mars, astronomers or planetographers will choose some reference point for their own reasons, and henceforth, that will be the "prime meridian" of that planet. When humans go forth into the galaxy and begin settling other planets, it is likely that the First Landing site will become the Prime Meridian of that planet.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What shape the work of artist during the 1700s and 1800s?
In the United States, during the late 1700s, the founding fathers will just starting to establish a governmental system with a constitution
What shaped the work of artists during the 1700 1800s?
In the United States, during the late 1700s, the founding fathers will just starting to establish a governmental system with a constitution
Which of the bodies in our solar system is no longer considered a true planet?
Pluto!
What political system did the Mongols establish in their conquered areas of Central Asia India and Southwest Asia?
a fiefdom
What is a collection of bodies in space which orbit a star?
It is called a "planetary system" or "solar system" (the latter term is used alone or capitalized to mean the Sun's system of planets, moons, asteroids, meteoroids, and comets).
What town in England is at 0 longitude or the prime meridian?
The town in England that is at 0 longitude or the prime meridian is Greenwich. It is located in southeast London, and it is famous for being the reference point for measuring longitude and the starting point of the Global Positioning System (GPS). The Royal Observatory, located in Greenwich, marks the exact location of the prime meridian.
What is a meridian in the solar system?
I can not find any reference to a Meridian in the Solar System. In astronomy, there is the Earth's meridian. That's a "great circle" on the "celestial sphere". It passes through the "celestial poles" and also through the "zenith" at the observer's location.
Your earthly grid system is also referred to as a?
Meridian
What is a prime maridian?
The spelling is "prime meridian". That is the meridian from which counting begins; i.e., the prime meridian, by definition, has longitude zero, and degrees are counted to the east and to the west of the prime meridian. In the international system currently used, that is the Greenwich meridian - a meridian that goes through the Greenwich Observatory in London.
What coordinate system is used to establish an origin point and a measurement?
The azimuth system is used to establish an origin point and a measurement.
What is a pattern of regular sections identified by a system of numbering and lettering?
meridian
What shape the work of artist during the 1700s and 1800s?
In the United States, during the late 1700s, the founding fathers will just starting to establish a governmental system with a constitution
What system did the Portuguese establish?
Irrigation
What is the opposite side of the globe from the Prime Meridian called?
The opposite side of the Prime Meridian is called the 180th meridian. In a circular system of 180 degrees, the two conspire to create what scientist refer to as the great circle.
What body system is responible for making your bodies basic shape?
The body system responsible for making your bodies basic shape is the skeletal system.
What are the four parts of the grid system?
longitude, latitude, equator, prime meridian
Which 2 bodies make up your solar system?
There are millions of bodies that are part of our solar system, possibly billions or trillions.
