APPLICATIONS+INVESTIGATIONS IN EARTH
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Chapter 23.9, Problem 1A
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Whether the angle of Polaris would be 45º, 90º, or 180º above the horizon for someone who is standing at Point C.
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Earlier to navigate the direction of the ships, people used the angle of the North Star, which is also known as Polaris. Polaris was used to determine the north-south direction. Nowadays, GPS navigational satellites are used for determining the direction of the ships.
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APPLICATIONS+INVESTIGATIONS IN EARTH
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