Question

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

Options

• 60°

• 90°

• 45°

• 0°

Answer 1

0°

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.