Polaris (Exit Ticket)

How can you use Polaris (North Star) in everyday life?

• Make a wish on it.

• Use it for directions.

• Use it to read in the dark.

Polaris is called the North Star because...

• It is a cold star.

• It is the brightest in the sky.

• It is located above the Earth's North Pole.

• It is only seen in the winter.

Polaris is also known as the...

• Big Dipper

• Little Dipper

• North Star

• South Star

For an observer in New York State (NYS), the altitude of Polaris is 43^o above the northern horizon. This observer's latitude is closest to the latitude of

• New York City

• Plattsburgh

• Utica

• Jamestown

Which altitude of Polaris could be observed in NYS?

• 23^o

• 35^o

• 44^o

• 90^o

The angle of the star Polaris above the northern horizon can be used to determine an observer's

• solar time

• latitude

• longitude

• local time

To an observer on a ship at sea, which latitude does the North Star appear closest to the horizon?

• 5º N

• 50º N

• 20º N

• 85º N

What is the altitude of Polaris to an observer at location C?

• 30°

• 40°

• 20° N

• 10°

What is the latitude of this person?

• 38° N

• 38° S

• 52° N

• 52° S

What is the latitude of this person?

• 43° N

• 43° S

• 47° N

• 47° W