Posted by Lana Cho on October 20, 1997 at 16:20:54:
In our sidereal time handout, it says that if we're on the
North Pole, the celestial equator is on the horizon all
around us. I'm confused because, isn't the celestial
equator an extension of the earth's equator which is located
on the middle of the earth, dividing the earth into a
southern and northern hemisphere??? And if this is true,
then wouldn't that mean that if we're on the North Pole, the
celestial equator would be BELOW us, out of our line of
vision?? Also, what is the exact definition of the horizon?
And lastly, how do I answer question number 17 in chapter 3?
Do we have to know how to do these types of problems for
the test??
Please help me!!
Thank you.
Lana
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