Astronomy,
Celestial Sphere,
Hemisphere
north celestial pole
ecliptic
#1-4:
What
are these celestial objects called?
celestial
equator
summer solstice
south celestial pole
autumnal equinox
For #'s 5-8, assume that the arrows indicate the
direction of the Sun's path.
on the
Name the
places indicated
celestial sphere.
vernal equinox
winter solstice
declination
10.
9, 10:
What
are these coordinates for locating a star called?
= Vernal Equinox (for this drawing only!)
right
ascension
zenith
12.
polaris
11.
11.
noon
If
the observer
is in
Austin, TX,
what
star
would
he/she see here?
13.
12, 13:
What
are these celestial objects called?
30.20
14-16: Identify these celestial locations.
summer solstice 14.
equinox 15.
winter solstice
16.
17, 18:
What
are these coordinates for locating a star called?
altitude
azimuth
17.
18.,
post meridian
19.
What
20, 21:
is
this called?
What
are to the East and
ante meridian
20.
West
21.
of #19 called?
w
19.
meridian s