Polaris/Latitude

Front

What is the altitude of Polaris for an observer at the North Pole?

Back

90°

Front

What is the relationship between the altitude of Polaris and the observer's latitude in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The altitude of Polaris is equal to the observer's latitude.

Front

What is the latitude of an observer who sees Polaris at an altitude of 45°?

Back

45° N

Front

What is the significance of the Prime Meridian in navigation?

Back

It serves as the reference line for measuring longitude, defined as 0° longitude.

Front

What are lines of longitude used for?

Back

They are used to measure distances east and west of the Prime Meridian.

Front

What is the latitude of an observer who sees Polaris at an altitude of 30°?

Back

30° N

Front

What is the altitude of Polaris for an observer at the equator?

Back

0°

Front

How does the altitude of Polaris change as you move from the equator to the North Pole?

Back

It increases from 0° at the equator to 90° at the North Pole.

Front

What is the latitude of an observer at location A if the altitude of Polaris is 10°?

Back

10° N

Front

What is the latitude of an observer at location C if the altitude of Polaris is 20°?

Back

20° N