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The Polaris remains below horizon at

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Correct Answer: Option D
The correct answer is Option D: 5° S latitude.
Here's why:
Polaris, also known as the North Star, is located very close to the North Celestial Pole.
The altitude of the North Celestial Pole above the horizon is equal to the observer's latitude in the Northern Hemisphere.
If you are at the Equator (0° latitude), Polaris will be right on the horizon.
As you move northward, Polaris appears higher and higher in the sky.
However, Polaris can only be seen from locations in the Northern Hemisphere or very close to the equator.
If you are in the Southern Hemisphere, Polaris will be below the horizon.
Since 5° S latitude is in the Southern Hemisphere, Polaris will be below the horizon there.
At 10° N and 50° N latitude, Polaris will be visible above the horizon.
At the Equator, Polaris will be on the horizon.
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RaNa Dheer
RaNa Dheer 2 years ago
Please explain anyone
Gopinath Marndi
Gopinath Marndi 5 years ago
Polaris means it is a star which is close to north direction
Saiprakkash Saravanan
Saiprakkash Saravanan 5 years ago
what is Polaris...please explain the question
Ankur Bhattacharya
Ankur Bhattacharya 6 years ago
D