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Earth did not rotate, could you define the celestial poles and celestial equator?
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Horizons: Exploring the Universe (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 2 - Why have astronomers added modern constellations...Ch. 2 - What is the difference between asterism d a...Ch. 2 - What characteristic do starts in a constellation...Ch. 2 - Do people from other cultures on Earth see the...Ch. 2 - Prob. 5RQCh. 2 - Prob. 6RQCh. 2 - What does the word apparent mean in apparent...Ch. 2 - In what ways is the celestial sphere a scientific...Ch. 2 - Why do astronomers use the word on to describe...Ch. 2 - Earth did not rotate, could you define the...
Ch. 2 - Where would you go on Earth if you wanted to be...Ch. 2 - Prob. 12RQCh. 2 - Explain h to make a simple astronomical...Ch. 2 - 14. Why does the number of circumpolar...Ch. 2 - How could you detect Earths precession t examining...Ch. 2 - How Do We know? How can a scientific model be...Ch. 2 - Using stars from one or more of the “official”...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2DQCh. 2 - Prob. 1PCh. 2 - If two stars differ by 8.6 magnitudes, what is...Ch. 2 - Prob. 3PCh. 2 - By what factor is sunlight brighter than...Ch. 2 - If you are at a latitude of 35° north of Earths...Ch. 2 - Prob. 1LTLCh. 2 - Prob. 2LTL
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- Is the ecliptic the same thing as the celestial equator? Explain.arrow_forwardWhat is the point on the celestial sphere representing the extension of the axis of Earths North Pole? (18.1) (a) North celestial pole (b) core (c) vernal equinox (d) celestial equatorarrow_forwardWhere would you go on Earth if you wanted to be able to see both the north celestial pole and the south celestial pole at the same time?arrow_forward
- Explain why more stars are circumpolar for observers at higher latitudes.arrow_forwardUrsa Minor contains the pole star, Polaris, and the asterism known as the Little Dipper. From most locations in the Northern Hemisphere, all of the stars in Ursa Minor are circumpolar. Does that mean these stars are also above the horizon during the day? Explain.arrow_forwardFrom where on Earth could you observe all of the stars during the course of a year? What fraction of the sky can be seen from the North Pole?arrow_forward
- What is the difference between asterism d a constellation? Give some examples.arrow_forwardDescribe a practical way to determine in which constellation the Sun is found at any time of the year.arrow_forwardWhat is the altitude of the north celestial pole in the sky from your latitude? If you do not know your latitude, look it up. If you are in the Southern Hemisphere, answer this question for the south celestial pole, since the north celestial pole is not visible from your location.arrow_forward
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