Using a Star Chart: Find Your Way: Practice Problem Solutions

1. Altitude is the angle above the horizon (0 to 90 degrees). Azimuth is the compass direction measured clockwise from north.

2. The zenith is 90 degrees; the horizon is 0 degrees.

3. Due east is 90 degrees; due south is 180 degrees.

4. In the south, about three fists above the horizon.

5. About 10 degrees.

6. A bright Moon lights up the sky and hides faint stars.