If you are located in the Northern Hemisphere, which of the following correctly describes a relationship between the sky and your location?
A)The longitude of the north celestial pole is circumpolar, and therefore crosses your zenith at the meridian.
B)The altitude of the celestial equator equals your latitude.
C)The altitude of the north celestial pole equals your latitude.
D)The altitude of the north celestial pole equals your longitude.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In the Northern Hemisphere, the North Celestial Pole (NCP) appears to be located at an altitude equal to the observer's latitude. This means that the closer the observer is to the North Pole, the higher the NCP will be in the sky, and vice versa. The longitude of the NCP is not relevant for determining its altitude in this case. The altitude of the celestial equator is equal to 90 degrees minus the observer's latitude, so it is not necessarily equal to the latitude itself. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer.

If You Are Located in the Northern Hemisphere, Which of the Following