« previous next »

Author Question: Which statement about declination is FALSE? A) Polaris is almost at +90 degrees. (Read 1664 times)

Melanie

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 204
on: Aug 28, 2013
Which statement about declination is FALSE?
A) Polaris is almost at +90 degrees.
B) Stars passing your zenith have a declination equal to your local latitude.
C) Its origin is the celestial equator.
D) It is measured eastward in units of time.
E) It is much like latitude on the earth's globe.


penza

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,022
Reply #1 on: Aug 28, 2013
Oh! I know the answer is D.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Asthma cases in Americans are about 75% higher today than they were in 1980.

Did you know?

Congestive heart failure is a serious disorder that carries a reduced life expectancy. Heart failure is usually a chronic illness, and it may worsen with infection or other physical stressors.

Did you know?

GI conditions that will keep you out of the U.S. armed services include ulcers, varices, fistulas, esophagitis, gastritis, congenital abnormalities, inflammatory bowel disease, enteritis, colitis, proctitis, duodenal diverticula, malabsorption syndromes, hepatitis, cirrhosis, cysts, abscesses, pancreatitis, polyps, certain hemorrhoids, splenomegaly, hernias, recent abdominal surgery, GI bypass or stomach stapling, and artificial GI openings.

Did you know?

Side effects from substance abuse include nausea, dehydration, reduced productivitiy, and dependence. Though these effects usually worsen over time, the constant need for the substance often overcomes rational thinking.

Did you know?

Automated pill dispensing systems have alarms to alert patients when the correct dosing time has arrived. Most systems work with many varieties of medications, so patients who are taking a variety of drugs can still be in control of their dose regimen.

False-color imagery of the Sun, a G-type main-sequence star, the closest to Earth. False-color imagery of the Sun, a G-type main-sequence star, the closest to Earth.
Example of Reconciling a Bank Statement Cont. Example of Reconciling a Bank Statement Cont.
How to convert from degrees to degrees, minutes, seconds using your Fx-991ES Plus calculator How to convert from degrees to degrees, minutes, seconds using your Fx-991ES Plus calculator
A child may have varying degrees of scoliosis A child may have varying degrees of scoliosis
Midsagittal section indicating locations of true and false pelves Midsagittal section indicating locations of true and false pelves
A bank statement shows a balance of $2,970.31 The check register of the account owner shows an ... A bank statement shows a balance of $2,970.31 The check register of the account owner shows an ...
Video: Structures that affect circulation - arterioles and vasomotor responses

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library