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Observing from Earth: Altitude of Polaris

Observing from Earth: Altitude of Polaris. Polaris (the Pole Star). At the North Pole: Altitude = 90 . In Beloit: Altitude = 0 . In Beloit: Altitude = 20 . In Beloit: Altitude = 42.5 . Beloit: 42.5  above Earth’s equator. Observing from Earth: Observable Declination.

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Observing from Earth: Altitude of Polaris

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  1. Observing from Earth:Altitude of Polaris Polaris (the Pole Star) At the North Pole: Altitude = 90 In Beloit: Altitude = 0 In Beloit: Altitude = 20 In Beloit: Altitude = 42.5 Beloit: 42.5 above Earth’s equator

  2. Observing from Earth:Observable Declination Pole; Declination = 90 Declination = 42.5 Equator; Declination = 0

  3. The Earth and the Ecliptic:Orbital Motion and Right Ascension 0h Fall Equinox The grey circle is Earth’s orbit; you’re looking down on the north pole of Earth. Remember that the scale is deceptive! Everyone on Earth looks the same direction to see the Sun and other celestial objects. 6h 12h 0h 0h 6h 18h 6h WinterSolstice SummerSolstice 12h 0h Spring Equinox

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