Questions: Question 1 1 pts You are standing on Earth's equator. Which way is Polaris, the North star? 30 degrees up, due West. directly overhead. on the northern horizon. The answer depends on what time of day (or night) it is.

Question 1
1 pts

You are standing on Earth's equator. Which way is Polaris, the North star?
30 degrees up, due West.
directly overhead.
on the northern horizon.
The answer depends on what time of day (or night) it is.

Transcript text: Question 1 1 pts You are standing on Earth's equator. Which way is Polaris, the North star? 30 degrees up, due West. directly overhead. on the northern horizon. The answer depends on what time of day (or night) it is.

Solution

Solution Steps

Step 1: Understanding the Position of Polaris

Polaris, also known as the North Star, is located nearly directly above the North Pole. Its position in the sky is almost fixed, making it a reliable indicator of true north.

Step 2: Considering the Observer's Location

You are standing on Earth's equator. At the equator, the celestial equator is directly overhead, and the poles are on the horizon.

Step 3: Determining Polaris' Position from the Equator

From the equator, Polaris would appear on the northern horizon because it is aligned with the North Pole, which is at 0 degrees latitude.