In the azimuth-altitude coordinate system, what is true about the location of Polaris?

A) It's always directly above your head.

B) Its altitude depends only on the azimuth.

C) Its altitude depends on the observer's latitude.

D) Its altitude remains constant regardless of your location.

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Shea Todd

20 November, 03:41

In the azimuth-altitude coordinate system, what is true about the location of Polaris?

A) It's always directly above your head.

B) Its altitude depends only on the azimuth.

C) Its altitude depends on the observer's latitude.

D) Its altitude remains constant regardless of your location.

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Juliana Holt · Answer 1

The answer to the question what is true about the location of Polaris in the azimuth-altitude coordinate system, it is the letter "C" which is "Its altitude depends on the observer's altitude." For example, if the observer is in the equator, observer's altitude is zero and then the Polaris altitude is also zero.

In the azimuth-altitude coordinate system, what is true about the location of Polaris?A) It's always directly above your head.B) Its altitude depends only on the azimuth.C) Its altitude depends on the observer's latitude.D) Its altitude remains constant regardless of your location.

In the azimuth-altitude coordinate system, what is true about the location of Polaris?

A) It's always directly above your head.

B) Its altitude depends only on the azimuth.

C) Its altitude depends on the observer's latitude.

D) Its altitude remains constant regardless of your location.