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Surely you must realize that the sky takes on different appearances when viewed
from different places on earth, and that the entire sky and every astronomical object
in it rotates completely around an observer each day.
We can probably identify an object that you saw one evening, but in addition to its
position in the sky, you must also tell us what time you saw it there, and where you
were located.
What else can I help you with?
Does a star that is located 30 degrees north of the celestial equator have 30 degrees declination?
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.
Where will a star with a declination of -60 degrees be located?
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.
Is The south celestial pole is located at a declination of -90 degrees?
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.
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.
Where would polaris be at 41 degrees south latitude?
At 41 degrees south latitude, Polaris, or the North Star, would be below the horizon and not visible. This is because Polaris is located near the North Celestial Pole, and its visibility is limited to the Northern Hemisphere. As you move further south, Polaris descends lower in the sky until it eventually disappears from view entirely.
Does a star that is located 30 degrees north of the celestial equator have 30 degrees declination?
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.
If a star's azimuth is 90 degrees and its altitude is 45 degrees where is this star in the sky?
If a star's azimuth is 90 degrees, it is located directly east on the horizon. An altitude of 45 degrees means that the star is positioned halfway up in the sky, forming a right angle with the horizon. Therefore, this star would be visible in the eastern sky at an angle that is halfway between the horizon and the zenith.
From a location in the US of America a star is observed to be rising due east Where will this star be located 6 hours later?
If the star is observed rising due east in the US, 6 hours later it will have moved to 90 degrees to the west, or due south. It will continue its apparent motion across the sky, following the arc caused by the Earth's rotation.
Is The south celestial pole is located at a declination of -90 degrees?
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.
Where in the sky would a star with an azimuth of 180 degrees and an altitude of 20 degrees be found?
A star with an azimuth of 180 degrees would be due south, and an altitude of 20 degrees would place it 20 degrees above the horizon. So, the star would be in the southern part of the sky, 20 degrees above the horizon.
If an observer determines that the north star is located 30 degrees above the horizon then the observer is located at?
60 degrees north long
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.
Where is the north star located in San Diego?
57.5 degrees north of your zenith.
Can you see the big dog constellation and where?
Canis Major can be seen anywhere between the latitudes of 80 degrees South and 60 degrees North.It can be seen in the Evening sky throughout the Winter and early Spring.The easiest way to find it is to first find the three stars of Orion's "belt", and follow them in a line to the East for about 20 degrees. Here you will encounter Sirius, the brightest star in Canis Major (and the brightest star in the sky). Imagine Sirius as the "neck" of the dog, with the body extending to the East, and the legs coming down toward the South horizon.
How does the north star still help with navigation?
By telling wheres North, South, East, and West. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Currently the North Star is located in the sky coincident with Earth Rotational Axis. It therefore indicates the position of True North (hence its name!).
How can due south be located in the night sky?
Where should it be located? Obviously if your looking at a map, south is down. How can south be located down? If your standing on the south pole, there is no south. If your looking for a star and it is located in the southern part of the sky, that is where you would look for it. A point of reference, not a rule as to where south is.
Where in the sky would a star with azimuth of 180 degrees and an altitude of 20 degrees be found?
due south and slightly above the horizon
