DATE: NAME: CLASS:

TOPIC 1 BLM 5-3

REINFORCEMENT Alt-Azimuth Co-ordinates

Goal • Practice using alt-azimuth coordinates.

What to Do
Answer the questions in the space provided.

1. Use the following diagram to identify the star with each of these coordinates:

Star Altitude Azimuth

80º 330º D
45º 135º
70º 245º A
25º 50º B

W E

2. Place stars at the following (approximate) co-ordinates on the following picture:

Star Altitude Azimuth

P 50º 180º
Q 10º 260º
R 70º 30º
S 45º 110º

W
E

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DATE: NAME: CLASS:

TOPIC 1 BLM 5-3

REINFORCEMENT Alt-Azimuth Co-ordinates
3. Suppose that you recorded the alt-azimuth coordinates of the top of a tall building and of the moon. Two hours
later, would these coordinates have changed? Explain your reasoning.

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