Random Flashcards
1
Q
Declination of Sun on June 21st
A
+ 23.5
2
Q
Declination of Sun from December 21st
A
- 23.5
3
Q
First point of Aries I where
A
0 degrees declination, Right ascension at 0 hours 0 mins, In constellation of Pisces
4
Q
First point of Libra is where
A
Declination of 0 degrees, Right ascension of 12 hour and 0 min, In constellation of Virgo
5
Q
What are the names of the coordinates used in the horizontal system?
A
Azimuth and altitude
6
Q
Cardinal points?
A
East = 90 degrees
South = 180 degrees
West = 270 degrees
North = 0 - 360 degrees
7
Q
How to solve stars zenith distance
A
90 - altitude
8
Q
How to solve altitude
A
90 - stars zenith distance
9
Q
What are the altitude and latitude equal to
A
Each other
