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As a ship crosses the prime meridian an observer on the ship measures the altitude to polaris is 60 degrees what is the ships location?
The Prime Meridian is by definition 0 degrees longitude.
So that part is a given simply because you're at the Prime Meridian.
Polaris is directly over the North axial pole. If you were at the equator, Polaris would be right at the horizon (zero degrees above the horizon). If you moved 10 degrees north, Polaris would appear above the horizon by the same amount.
So if Polaris is 50 degrees above the horizon, you must be 50 degrees north of the equator (meaning you're at 50 degrees North latitude).
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In Pennsylvania what could be the approximate lacation of an observer if he measured the altitude of Polaris to be 40 degrees?
If an observer in Pennsylvania measures the altitude of Polaris to be 40 degrees, they could be approximately 40 degrees north of the equator, which would imply a latitude close to 40 degrees north. This is because the altitude of Polaris above the horizon is equal to the observer's latitude in the Northern Hemisphere.
What does the earth have that allows the latitude of an observer on earth's surface to be determined by measuring altitude of Polaris?
The earth's axis of rotation is tilted relative to its orbit around the sun, causing Polaris to align with the earth's axis. When an observer measures the altitude of Polaris above the horizon, they can determine their latitude because Polaris' altitude corresponds to the observer's angular distance from the North Pole.
What is the latitude of an observer who measures an altitude of the sun above the southern horizon at 15.5(Degrees) at noon on the winter solstice?
The observer must be 15.5 degrees south of the Arctic circle, so 51.1 degrees north approximately.
What is the altitude of Uranus at 800 pm MST?
To determine the altitude of Uranus at 8:00 PM MST, you would need to know your specific geographic location, as the altitude of celestial objects varies based on observer position and time. Uranus's position in the sky changes throughout the year and the evening, so using an astronomy app or software would provide accurate information. Generally, you can check an ephemeris or stargazing tool for the precise altitude at that time and location.
How are the altitude of polaris and latitude of an observer related?
The altitude of Polaris and the latitude of an observer are directly related. The altitude of Polaris in the sky is approximately equal to the observer's latitude in the Northern Hemisphere. The higher the latitude, the higher Polaris will appear in the sky.
If an observer on earth measures the altitude of polaris and finds it to be 0 degrees where is the observer?
At the Equator.
At which new york location would an observer measure the highest altitude of polaris?
Plattesburg;)
In Pennsylvania what could be the approximate lacation of an observer if he measured the altitude of Polaris to be 40 degrees?
If an observer in Pennsylvania measures the altitude of Polaris to be 40 degrees, they could be approximately 40 degrees north of the equator, which would imply a latitude close to 40 degrees north. This is because the altitude of Polaris above the horizon is equal to the observer's latitude in the Northern Hemisphere.
What does the earth have that allows the latitude of an observer on earth's surface to be determined by measuring altitude of Polaris?
The earth's axis of rotation is tilted relative to its orbit around the sun, causing Polaris to align with the earth's axis. When an observer measures the altitude of Polaris above the horizon, they can determine their latitude because Polaris' altitude corresponds to the observer's angular distance from the North Pole.
What is the azimuth any objects when it crosses the meridian at any time of year in the southern sky?
When an object crosses the meridian in the southern sky, its azimuth is typically 180 degrees. This is because the meridian represents the line that runs from north to south, and an object directly south of the observer is at an azimuth of 180 degrees. The specific altitude of the object will vary based on the time of year and the observer's latitude.
What is the observer's meridian?
the place where someone is standing on the earth, defined by his meridian of longitude
What could be the approximate location of an observer if he measured the altitude of Polaris to be 41 degrees above the horizon?
New York City.
At which New york State location will an observer most likely measure the altitude of Polaris as aproximately 42 degrees?
Jamestown
At which New york State location will an observer most likley measure the altitude of Polaris as aproximately 42 degrees?
Jamestown
What is the latitude of an observer if the altitude of polaris is 43 degrees?
If the altitude of Polaris is 43 degrees above the northern horizon, then the observer is located somewhere within roughly 1/2 degree of 43 degrees north latitude.
What would be the altitude of Polaris the North star for an observer located at 64oN latitude?
The altitude of polaris for an observer is always the same as your latitude so it would be 64oN
What is the latitude of an observer who measures an altitude of the sun above the southern horizon at 15.5(Degrees) at noon on the winter solstice?
The observer must be 15.5 degrees south of the Arctic circle, so 51.1 degrees north approximately.
