Night Sky Observation: Polaris and the Big Dipper
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9. Look at the topographic map above showing LHS. What is the latitude and longitude of LHS in degrees? Is either one of these close to the altitudes you measured for Polaris?

10. Fill in the blanks or circle the correct choice. "The stars of the Northern Hemisphere appear to move around the __________ star in (counterclockwise/clockwise) circles from (east to west/west to east), completing one complete circle in _______ hours. The altitude of Polaris gives you your (latitude/longitude) on Earth."

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