Question

Someone who observes the sky every clear night in Boston for many years will NEVER get to see:

a. the observer's zenith point
b. the south circumpolar zone
c. the north celestial pole
d. the Big Dipper
e. the north circumpolar zone

Answer 1

An observer in Boston will never get to see the south circumpolar zone, but can see the north circumpolar zone which includes star groups like the Big Dipper and Cassiopeia.

Step-by-step explanation:

An observer in Boston, located at 38° N latitude, will NEVER get to see the south circumpolar zone. The south celestial pole is 38° below the southern horizon and cannot be seen from this location. On the other hand, an observer in Boston can see the north circumpolar zone which includes star groups like the Big Dipper, Little Dipper, and Cassiopeia.