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Night Sky and Constellations

Familiar constellations, bright stars, asterisms and naked-eye object identification.

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  • Q1 · Night Sky and Constellations · EASY

    An observer at latitude 28°N notices that a particular star crosses the meridian at an altitude of 75° when it is at its highest point. What is the declination of this star?

  • Q2 · Night Sky and Constellations · EASY

    An observer at latitude 28°N wishes to observe a star with declination +65°. What will be the maximum altitude (in degrees) this star can reach above the horizon?

  • Q3 · Night Sky and Constellations · EASY

    On the summer solstice, the Sun reaches a maximum altitude of 74° at a certain location in the Northern Hemisphere. What is the latitude of this location?

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