Consider the following data for four stars:

-Which of these stars lies closest to the north celestial pole on the celestial sphere?
A)Deneb
B)Alpha Centauri
C)Spica
D)Sirius

Question

Consider the following data for four stars:

-Which of these stars lies closest to the north celestial pole on the celestial sphere?
A)Deneb 
B)Alpha Centauri 
C)Spica 
D)Sirius

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The data provided is not relevant to determining the proximity to the north celestial pole. However, based on astronomical knowledge, Deneb is commonly known as one of the stars closest to the north celestial pole, making it the best choice. Alpha Centauri and Spica are located farther south, while Sirius is much farther away from the north celestial pole.

Consider the Following Data for Four Stars