Suppose You Lived at Earth's Equator

question 41

Multiple Choice

Suppose you lived at Earth's equator.Which of the following statements would not be true?

• A)The north celestial pole is directly on your horizon,due north (with Polaris quite nearby).
• B)The south celestial pole is directly on your horizon,due south.
• C)Every day of the year,the Sun is above your horizon for 12 hours and below it for 12 hours.
• D)The celestial equator goes through your sky from due east on your horizon,through 50° altitude in the south,to due west on the horizon.
• E)No stars are circumpolar.

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