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At what angle can the Pole Star be seen at Macapa, Brazil?

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At what angle can the Pole Star be seen at Macapa, Brazil?

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  • 60°

  • 90°

  • 45°

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उत्तर

Explanation:

Macapá lies on the Equator, so the observer’s latitude is 0°. The altitude of Polaris above the horizon equals the observer’s latitude; hence, Polaris appears at 0° (on the horizon) for Macapá.

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