Yes. "Declination" on the celestial coordinate system is the counterpart of "latitude"
on the terrestrial coordinate system.
Positive and negative declination correspond respectively to north and south latitude.
A star with a declination of -60 degrees will be located in the southern celestial hemisphere. This means it will be positioned 60 degrees south of the celestial equator. Observers in the southern hemisphere will be able to see it high in their sky, while those in the northern hemisphere will not be able to see it at all.
The Celestial Poles are the infinite extension of the North and South Poles from the Earth into space. The North Star or Polaris, is within 1 degree of the North Celestial Pole. There is no equivalent star for the South Celestial Pole.
The constellation Orion is located along the celestial equator, so its declination can range from about -10 degrees to +25 degrees. The latitude of Orion in the night sky changes depending on the observer's location on Earth.
The celestial coordinates of Sirius are: Right Ascension: 6h 45m 09s Declination: -16° 42' 58''
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.
A declination of +30 degrees. This means it is 30 degrees north of the celestial equator.
A star with a declination of -60 degrees will be located in the southern celestial hemisphere. This means it will be positioned 60 degrees south of the celestial equator. Observers in the southern hemisphere will be able to see it high in their sky, while those in the northern hemisphere will not be able to see it at all.
The declination of the star Markab in the constellation Pegasus is approximately +15.73 degrees. This means it is located about 15.73 degrees north of the celestial equator in the sky. This declination value helps astronomers and navigators pinpoint the exact position of Markab in the night sky.
The point on the celestial sphere located at 0 hours right ascension and 0 degrees declination is known as the vernal equinox. It marks the point where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic and is used as the reference point for defining celestial coordinates. It also marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
The constellation Corvus is located in the southern celestial hemisphere. It has a declination of approximately -19 to -25 degrees. This means it is best viewed from latitudes between the tropics and the southern hemisphere.
To determine the declination of a star, one can use a tool called a star chart or a star atlas. By locating the star in the night sky and referencing its position relative to the celestial equator, one can measure the angle of the star's position above or below the equator to find its declination.
The Celestial Poles are the infinite extension of the North and South Poles from the Earth into space. The North Star or Polaris, is within 1 degree of the North Celestial Pole. There is no equivalent star for the South Celestial Pole.
The constellation Orion is located along the celestial equator, so its declination can range from about -10 degrees to +25 degrees. The latitude of Orion in the night sky changes depending on the observer's location on Earth.
The celestial coordinates of Sirius are: Right Ascension: 6h 45m 09s Declination: -16° 42' 58''
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.
The coordinates of Capricornus in the celestial sphere are: Right Ascension 20h 06m 46.4871s - 21h 59m 04.8693s and Declination −8.4043999°- −27.6914144°.
On Friday, October 21, 2005 the moon was located South of the celestial equator.