What is the relation between the proximity of the observer to the North Pole and the number of circumpolar stars observed? A. The shorter the distance, the more circumpolar stars. B. The greater the distance, the fewer circumpolar stars. C. There is no relationship. D. The shorter the distance, the fewer circumpolar stars.

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Ward

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3 August, 07:19

What is the relation between the proximity of the observer to the North Pole and the number of circumpolar stars observed? A. The shorter the distance, the more circumpolar stars. B. The greater the distance, the fewer circumpolar stars. C. There is no relationship. D. The shorter the distance, the fewer circumpolar stars.

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Adrienne Pugh · Answer 1

Answer: Option C.

Explanation:

The proximity of the observer to the north pole and the number of circumpolar stars are not related.

Any star that is the same distance visible to the celestial poles as the latitude of the observer north or south of the equator is circumpolar.