Question

navigation begin date: 9/11/2025 12:01:00 am due date: 9/12/2025 11:59:00 pm end date: 9/14/2025 11:59:00 pm problem 8: (3% of assignment value) the image to the right depicts a meridian diagram centered on an observer looking up at the local sky. the cardinal directions north (n) and south (s) are labeled, for reference, and the pink concentric ovals indicate the observers horizon. five different positions in the sky are labeled with letters a - e. suppose you started at a latitude of about 60 degrees north and walked south 30 degrees. which of the options below indicates how the position of the north celestial pole will change in your sky as you make your journey (referring to the meridian diagram shown)? e → d d → c c → d b → a d → e grade summary deductions 0% potential 100% submit hint feedback i give up! 4 submission(s) remaining hints: 0% deduction per hint. hints remaining: 2 feedback: 0% deduction per feedback. submissions attempt(s) remaining: 4 25% deduction per attempt detailed view

Explanation:

The altitude of the north - celestial pole is equal to the observer's latitude. Starting at 60 degrees north latitude and walking south 30 degrees means the new latitude is 30 degrees north. As latitude decreases, the altitude of the north - celestial pole decreases. In the meridian diagram, positions closer to the horizon represent lower altitudes of the north - celestial pole.

Answer:

D → C