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Ok... Im currently in an astronomy class, and there's a couple of question in a lab that I dont understand/ know how to do if I were to post those questions would some of you be able to help me out? Thanks in advance
here are some of the questions im stuck on, I appreciate any assistance you all might be able to give, thanks in advance!
question 12:
The program(stellarium) now must be set for the proper latitude. The latitude of Sacramento is 38.5^(o)N, so the altitude of the celestial pole must be set at 38.5^(o). Be sure that the north celestial pole is located above the north cardinal point (that is, make sure the NCP is closer to the north cardinal point than the south cardinal point).
| Object | Rising Azimuth | Meridian Altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Deneb | answer choices ["30°", "35°", "65°", "105°"] | answer choices ["21°", "70°", "83°", "87°"] |
| Arcturus | answer choices ["30°", "35°", "65°", "105°"] | answer choices ["21°", "70°", "83°", "87°"] |
| Fomalhaut | answer choices ["30°", "35°", "65°", "105°"] | answer choices ["21°", "70°", "83°", "87°"] |
| M31 | answer choices ["30°", "35°", "65°", "105°"] | answer choices ["21°", "70°", "83°", "87°"] |
| Meridian Azimuth | Setting Azimuth |
|---|---|
| answer choices "0°", "180°" | answer choices "225°", "285°", "325°", "330°" |
| answer choices "0°", "180°" | answer choices "225°", "285°", "325°", "330°" |
| answer choices "0°", "180°" | answer choices "225°", "285°", "325°", "330°" |
| answer choices "0°", "180°"] | answer choices "225°", "285°", "325°", "330°" |
question 13:
The program(stellarium) now must be set for the proper latitude. The latitude of FLC (Folsom lake college, Sacramento works too)is 38.5^(o)N, so the altitude of the celestial pole must be set at 38.5^(o). Be sure that the north celestial pole is located above the north cardinal point (that is, make sure the NCP is closer to the north cardinal point than the south cardinal point).
When Sirius is observed rising, what is the altitude and azimuth of (α) alpha Aquila? (use whole degrees)
Altitude __ ^(o)
Azimuth __ ^(o)
question 16:
The program now must be set for the proper latitude. The latitude of FLC is 38.5^(o)N, so the altitude of the celestial pole must be set at 38.5^(o). Be sure that the north celestial pole is located above the north cardinal point (that is, make sure the NCP is closer to the north cardinal point than the south cardinal point).
Sidereal time is defined as the right ascension of an object that is on the celestial meridian. When the following stars are on the celestial meridian determine the proper sidereal time.
| Object | Sidereal Time |
|---|---|
| Vega | answer choices ["4h 37m", "5h 35m", "10h 8m", "18h 36m"] |
| Aldebaran | answer choices ["4h 37m", "5h 35m", "10h 8m", "18h 36m"] |
| Regulus | answer choices ["4h 37m", "5h 35m", "10h 8m", "18h 36m"] |
| M42 | answer choices["4h 37m", "5h 35m", "10h 8m", "18h 36m"] |
question 18:
The program now must be set for the proper latitude. The latitude of FLC is 38.5^(o)N, so the altitude of the celestial pole must be set at 38.5^(o). Be sure that the north celestial pole is located above the north cardinal point (that is, make sure the NCP is closer to the north cardinal point than the south cardinal point).
The star (β) beta Aries is to be observed when the sidereal time is 21^(h) 30^(m). Determine the following for this star.
Right Ascension [ Select ] ["1h 55m", "3h 45m", "12h 25m"]
Declination [ Select ] ["5°", "+15°", "+20°"]
Altitude [ Select ] ["12°", "31°", "56°"]
Azimuth [ Select ] ["45°", "87°", "236°"]