The Celestial Sphere 

    As Seen From An Intermediate Latitude

  • Where is the North Celestial Pole as seen by the Observer?
  • Where is the Celestial Equator as seen by the Observer?
  • Describe which stars on the celestial sphere are circumpolar
  • What fraction of the sky is visible over the course of a day?
  • What fraction of the sky is visible over the course of the year?
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