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Is mercury in the right ascension?
"Right ascension" is just one number for the coordinates of a planet, star, etc. Any such object has a right ascension.
Polaris declination and right ascension on Feb 5th?
On February 5th, Polaris has a declination of approximately +89 degrees 15 minutes and a right ascension of about 2 hours 31 minutes. These values may vary slightly depending on the year and time of observation.
What is the right ascension of Gemini?
The full constellation occupies a large range of right ascensions.The main stars in Gemini are:Castor: R.A. = 7hr 35min 12secPollux: R.A. = 7hr 45min 54secRight now (middle of September 2009), Mars happens to be right near Pollux. Don't miss it.
Are latitude and right ascension are coordinate systems used to find objects on the celestial sphere?
Yes, latitude and right ascension are both coordinate systems used for locating objects on the celestial sphere. Latitude is measured in degrees north or south of the celestial equator, while right ascension is measured in hours, minutes, and seconds eastward from the vernal equinox. Right ascension is analogous to longitude on Earth.
Where does the clock start for right ascension?
The "zero" or reference for right ascension in the sky is the meridian that joins the north and south poles of the sky and passes through the vernal equinox ... that's the point where the sun crosses the celestial equator moving north, on March 21.
What is the range of values for Ascension?
0 to 23 hours
What is the range of values for right ascension?
Right ascension is measured in hours, minutes, and seconds, with a range from 0 hours to 24 hours. This corresponds to a full circle around the celestial sphere. Each hour is divided into 60 minutes and each minute into 60 seconds.
How do you spell ascension?
Ascension, you spelt it right.
Is mercury in the right ascension?
"Right ascension" is just one number for the coordinates of a planet, star, etc. Any such object has a right ascension.
How do you convert right ascension to degrees?
To convert right ascension to degrees, you can use the formula: 1 hour of right ascension 15 degrees. Simply multiply the number of hours of right ascension by 15 to get the equivalent in degrees.
What is the ascension of Pisces?
The Right ascension of Pisces is 1.
What is the right ascension and declination of Microscopium?
Right ascension is 21 h and declination is −36°.
What is the right ascension of Crater constellation?
Constellation Crater's right ascension is 11 h
Polaris declination and right ascension on Feb 5th?
On February 5th, Polaris has a declination of approximately +89 degrees 15 minutes and a right ascension of about 2 hours 31 minutes. These values may vary slightly depending on the year and time of observation.
What is the right ascension and declination of Canis Minor?
Right ascension: 8 h Declination: +5°
What is the right ascension and declination of the Leo constellation?
Right ascension: 11 h Declination: +15°
The closest terrestrial analog to hours of right ascension is angle of longitude?
yes. latitude is to declination, as longitude is to right ascension.
