I am at 37 degs. latitude. Can someone tell me or explain to me where the celestial eqator is? I need to find a star 60 degrees away from the celectial equator for my Lumicon Sky Vector to work properly, but im not sure where the celestial equator is for me.
Celestial Equator
Started by Astronomer2b, 08/04/2002 10:30PM
Posted 08/04/2002 10:30PM
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Posted 08/04/2002 10:42PM
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You did not mention if you are north or south of the equator. If you are north of the equator, then the celestial equator will culminate 37* south of overhead. If you are south, then 37* north.
The easiest way to find a star that is 60* away from the equator, is to look for a bright star that has a declination of +/- 60*.
Hope this helps,
Maurice
The easiest way to find a star that is 60* away from the equator, is to look for a bright star that has a declination of +/- 60*.
Hope this helps,
Maurice
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