Question

part (d) based on your use of this simulation, which statement about an observers view of star motions in the night sky is correct? an observer located at 30° n latitude should look toward the southern half of the sky to see where stars reach their maximum height above the horizon. an observer at the north pole should be able to see stars in the entire sky, including those visible at the south pole. an observer located at 30° n latitude should look toward the northern half of the sky to see where stars reach their maximum height above the horizon. navigators in the southern hemisphere should still be able to use the north star to assist in their navigation. an observer on the equator should not expect to see all of the stars on the celestial sphere during the course of the year. hints: 0% deduction per hint. hints remaining: 1 submission(s) remaining feedback: 0% deduction per feedback. grade summary deductions 0% potential 100% submissions attempt(s) remaining: 4 25% deduction per attempt detailed view

Explanation:

1. For an observer at 30° N latitude, stars reach their maximum height in the southern - half of the sky. This is because the observer's location is in the northern hemisphere and the celestial equator is tilted relative to the observer's horizon.
2. An observer at the north pole can only see stars in the northern celestial hemisphere, not those visible at the south pole.
3. At 30° N latitude, stars reach their maximum height in the southern sky, not the northern.
4. Navigators in the southern hemisphere cannot use the North - Star for navigation as it is not visible from there.
5. An observer on the equator can see all of the stars on the celestial sphere over the course of a year due to the Earth's rotation and orbit.

Answer:

An observer located at 30° N latitude should look toward the southern half of the sky to see where stars reach their maximum height above the horizon.