Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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Answer key: Greenwich,England Equator South Pole Longitude Latitude North Pole Question: for each of the following references on a globe of earth list, the most closely corresponding reference on the celestial sphere. 1. North celestial pole 2. South celestial pole 3. Declination 4. Right ascension 5. Celestial equator 6. Vernal equinox Match the 1-6 with the answer key on top
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Step 1: Introduction to the terminology

North celestial pole- Polaris is called the North celestial pole it is directly overhead in the North pole. It is the extension of the Earth's geographic North. 

South Celestial pole- It is the point which is directly above the south pole. 

Diclination- It is the coordinate system of celestial sphere which is equivalent to Earth's latitude. + and - signs indicate north and south. 

Right Ascension- It is equivalent to Earth's longitude.

Celestial equator- It is the equivalent of equator of Earth. 

Vertical equinox- In a vertical equinox the day and night time are equal. It is the point where the sun's path and celestial the equator intersect. 


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