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10/31 Celestial Sphere Stations

10/31 Celestial Sphere Stations

Assessment

Presentation

Science

12th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

NGSS
MS-ESS1-1, K-ESS3-1, HS-ESS1-2

+14

Standards-aligned

Created by

Lisa Agostini

Used 8+ times

FREE Resource

17 Slides • 9 Questions

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Labelling

In the diagram below label

  1. Altitude (of the star)

  2. The horizon

  3. The zenith

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Horizon

Altitude(of the star)

Zenith

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Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between Polaris the height of Polaris and a persons latitude in the northern hemisphere?

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Polaris altitude is equal to a persons latitude

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As Polaris altitude increases your latitude decreases

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Polaris altitude is always 90 degrees

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Polaris latitude is always 0 degrees

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Multiple Choice

Is Polaris useful for navigation in South America?

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Yes

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No

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Fill in the Blank

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State the latitude of the location represented by the diagram on your right to the nearest degree. Include the latitude direction in your answer.

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Suns Path A

Sunrise direction: ​


Sunset direction:​


Altitude of Noon sun: ​


Date: ​

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Suns Path B

Sunrise direction: ​


Sunset direction:​


Altitude of Noon sun: ​


Date: ​ 3

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Suns Path C

Sunrise direction: ​ ​


Sunset direction:​ ​


Altitude of Noon sun: ​ ​


Date: ​ ​

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Draw

Part 1: Celestial Sphere in New York: The diagram below represents the path of the Sun on different three dates, A, B, and C, as viewed from New York State at 45°N. The position of the Sun is indicated by the circle on each path

2. On each path of the Sun, draw two arrows to show the direction the Sun appears to move.

3. Draw and label the position of Polaris on the diagram.

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