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If an observer on earth views polaris on the horizon the observer is located at the

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Equator. Because the altitude of Polaris matches the degrees of latitude
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equator (0°)

Step-by-step explanation:

  • The Polaris is a north star and is located in the above the zenith and is a part of the brightest constellation and the distance is about the 433 light-years and is located near the north celestial pole and it needs a clear latitude to view this star is thus viewed from the equator and would appear slightly right side. And this star disappears in the southern hemisphere.
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