You are lost at Sea – congratulations! Notice, however, that the Sun rises to an altitude of 40° in the South at noon. For some reason your watch is set to UT and reads 18:00. Oh, and it’s the fall equinox… convenient! Your latitude is…

You are lost at Sea – congratulations! Notice, however, that the Sun rises to an altitude of 40° in the South at noon. For some reason your watch is set to UT and reads 18:00. Oh, and it’s the fall equinox… convenient! Your latitude is…

Astronomy

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168284

Author:Andrew Fraknoi; David Morrison; Sidney C. Wolff

Publisher:Andrew Fraknoi; David Morrison; Sidney C. Wolff

Chapter4: Earth, Moon, And Sky

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 42E: In a part of Earth’s orbit where Earth is moving faster than usual around the Sun, would the length...

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