Question

At what latitude would an observer on tal
find the altitude of Polaris to be 37 degrees?

Answer 1

An observer at a latitude of 37 degrees would see the altitude of Polaris to be 37 degrees above the horizon.

Step-by-step explanation:

An observer would find the altitude of Polaris to be 37 degrees if they were at a latitude of 37 degrees. This relationship arises because the altitude of the north celestial pole (and thus Polaris, which is very close to the celestial pole) above the horizon is equal to the observer's latitude when in the northern hemisphere. This fact is used for navigation and confirming one's latitude simply by measuring the angle of Polaris above the horizon.