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Star problem?

You are in Louisville (latitude 38.25 degrees north). what are the smallest zenith distance and highest possible alttudes visible from Louisville for the following stars?

Declination 90 degrees N

Declination 70 Degrees N

Declinations 38 Degrees N

Declination 0

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  • 6 years ago

    i) Declination 90º N : 90º -38º.25 = 51º,75

    ii) Declination 70º : (90º -38º.25)±(90º -70º) = 51º,75±20º, circumpolar

    iii) Equator, decl. 0º : 38º.25

    iv) Declination 38º : (38º.25 -38º) = 0º.25

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