Determining Latitude and Longitude (without a GPS!)

Determining Latitude and Longitude (without a GPS!). Pendulum discussion Review definitions of lat and long and gauge prior knowledge Elaborate as needed Finding latitude using the stars Why longitude is so difficult to determine Ways to determine longitude

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Latitude and Longitude

Latitude and Longitude. Every single location on Earth is described by 2 numbers: Latitude and Longitude . Latitude and longitude are a type of coordinate system. Latitude. Definition: Latitude measures the distance in degrees NORTH and SOUTH of the EQUATOR.

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Latitude and Longitude

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Latitude and Longitude

Latitude and Longitude. Using the Global Grid. Latitude and Longitude are imaginary lines that we use to identify places on a map or a globe. What are latitude and longitude?. What are latitude and longitude?.

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Latitude and Longitude

Latitude and Longitude.

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LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE

LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE. Basic Concepts. LATITUDE. LATITUDE is defined as a measurement of distance in degrees north or south of the Equator . There are 90 degrees of latitude from the Equator to each of the poles (north or south pole).

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Latitude and Longitude

Latitude and Longitude. And stuff like that…. Some words for you to know…. Latitude: Imaginary lines on the globe that run east and west, separating the north from the south. See? They are LATitude lines… like a ladder !. Some words for you to know….

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Latitude and Longitude

How do we find places on maps?. Latitude and Longitude. The earth has a grid system for locating the addresses of cities around the world. The “streets” running east-west are called lines of latitude , or parallels, and the “streets” running north-

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Latitude and Longitude

Latitude and Longitude. Latitude lines. Run West and East but Measure North and South. Most important line of Latitude is the Equator. All lines of Latitude Measure North and South of the Equator. Latitude lines are also called Parallels. The lines will never meet, intersect, or cross.

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Latitude and Longitude

Latitude and Longitude. Latitude. Lines of latitude are used to determine how far north or south a location is from the Equator. The Equator is an imaginary line that circles the Earth at its widest point. The Equator is 0 degrees latitude.

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Latitude and Longitude

Latitude and Longitude. Understanding Latitude and Longitude. Lines of latitude and lines longitude cross one another. They form a grid system around the earth. http://www.navfltsm.addr.com/globe.jpg. Latitude. Lines of latitude are also called parallels .

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Latitude and Longitude

Latitude and Longitude. Graph Principles. - Graphs can be divided into “ quadrants ” - In a Cartesian graph or “plane”, There are 2 axes: -- The X-axis is horizonta l -- The Y-axis is vertical X and Y values may be either positive (+) or negative (-) depending

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Latitude and Longitude

Latitude and Longitude. We now enter a realm where we worry more about precision. Angular measuring devices Time measuring devices Corrections of one degree. Latitude and Longitude. Modern technique: Observe height of two or more celestial bodies, where you know their declination and SHA

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Latitude and Longitude

Latitude and Longitude. Latitude : measures distance north and south of Equator; lines stretch east—west. Longitude : measures distance east and west of the Prime Meridian; lines stretch north—south. The Prime Meridian bisects which European city?. Georgia Facts.

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Latitude and Longitude:

Latitude and Longitude:. Finding Locations on Planet Earth. Latitude lines run east/west but they measure north or south of the equator (0 °) splitting the earth into the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere.

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Determining an observer’s latitude and longitude: A primer

Determining an observer’s latitude and longitude: A primer. Longitude. Iowa City 91.5 W. Longitude lines At equator: 360 o = 2 R e  1 o = 111 km (~69 miles) At latitude : 1 o = 111 km · cos( ) ~ 83 km (~51 miles) at Iowa City ( = 41.5 o) Note:

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Latitude and Longitude

Latitude and Longitude. Latitude. Latitude lines are imaginary horizontal lines on a world or large area map. Latitude lines separate the world into Northern and Southern hemispheres and range between 0 degrees at the Equator and 90 degrees at the North and South Poles. Longitude.

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Latitude and Longitude

Latitude and Longitude. Cardinal Directions. North. West. East. South. Intermediate Directions. North West. North East. South West. South East. Intermediate Directions. Always say North or South first. Example: Say “North East” not “East North”. Secondary Intermediate.

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Latitude and Longitude

Latitude and Longitude. Latitude lines run east/west but they measure north or south of the equator (0 °) splitting the earth into the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere. Lines of latitude are numbered from 0 ° at the equator to 90° N.L. at the North Pole.

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Latitude and Longitude

Latitude and Longitude. Coordinate Systems. When you are locating a point on a flat surface you can use Cartesian coordinates of x and y. The point 2, 3 is plotted on the graph. y-axis. x-axis. Coordinate Systems.

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Latitude and Longitude

Latitude and Longitude. Miss Cannady, Smoky Row Elementary. Let’s Get Started!.

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Latitude and Longitude

Latitude and Longitude. Latitude lines run east/west but they measure north or south of the equator (0 °) splitting the earth into the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere. Lines of latitude are numbered from 0 ° at the equator to 90° N.L. at the North Pole.

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