Polaris - Review Assignment

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

• New York City

• Utica

• Plattsburgh

• Jamestown

State how the apparent position of Polaris is related to the latitude of the observer.

• Polaris is always directly overhead.

• Polaris is at the same angle as the observer's latitude.

• Polaris is always at the horizon.

• Polaris is at a fixed 90° angle.

Which diagram best represents the location of Polaris for an observer located at the Equator?

• Diagram A

• Diagram B

• Diagram C

• Diagram D

When observed from a location in New York State for one night, the North Star (Polaris) appears to

• rise in the east and set in the west

• rise in the west and set in the east

• move southward along an arc-shaped path

• remain stationary in the sky

To an observer in Buffalo, New York, the North Star, Polaris, is always located above the northern horizon at an altitude of approximately:

• 23°

• 43°

• 66°

• 90°

Which diagram correctly shows the apparent motion of Polaris from sunset to midnight for an observer in northern Canada?

• Diagram A

• Diagram B

• Diagram C

• Diagram D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How many hours was the lens kept open to create the star trails in this diagram?

• 1 hour

• 2 hours

• 3 hours

• 4 hours

At which location could an observer not see Polaris in the night sky at any time during the year?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which celestial object is shown in the photograph near the center of the star trails?

• the Sun

• the Moon

• Sirius

• Polaris

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1