The two figures provided below show the motion of Stars A and B in the sky. Note that Star A is first visible above the horizon at nor In what direction is Star B moving at 3:00 am? Celestial Sphere Rotation Path of Celestial Star B 1 Sphere Path of North Star North Star Star A 9 PM North Earth's' Horizon Equator Celestial Sphere Rotation A. west (to the left) B. east (to the right) C. south (out of the page) D. away from the horizon (up) E. toward the horizon (down)

The two figures provided below show the motion of Stars A and B in the sky. Note that Star A is first visible above the horizon at nor In what direction is Star B moving at 3:00 am? Celestial Sphere Rotation Path of Celestial Star B 1 Sphere Path of North Star North Star Star A 9 PM North Earth's' Horizon Equator Celestial Sphere Rotation A. west (to the left) B. east (to the right) C. south (out of the page) D. away from the horizon (up) E. toward the horizon (down)

Astronomy

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168284

Author:Andrew Fraknoi; David Morrison; Sidney C. Wolff

Publisher:Andrew Fraknoi; David Morrison; Sidney C. Wolff

Chapter2: Observing The Sky: The Birth Of Astronomy

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7E: Ursa Minor contains the pole star, Polaris, and the asterism known as the Little Dipper. From most...

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