The Altitude of the North Star (Polaris) Is Approximately

question 32

Multiple Choice

The altitude of the North Star (Polaris) is approximately

• A) 90°.
• B) equal to the observer's local latitude.
• C) equal to the observer's local longitude.
• D) dependent on the time of day.
• E) none of these

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