The NASA Star Finder charts are constructed based on the visible night sky at 34˚ N latitude, about as far north of the equator as Los Angeles, California and Wichita Falls, Texas. Will the constellations on the Star Finder chart shift in the sky if you observe the night sky from further south?(1 point)

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No, the location of the stars in the sky is fixed.
No, the location of the stars in the sky is fixed.

Yes, they will shift north.
Yes, they will shift north.

Yes, they will shift south.
Yes, they will shift south.

No, the motion of Earth cancels out with the motions of stars.
No, the motion of Earth cancels out with the motions of stars.

Answer 1

Yes, they will shift south.

When you observe the night sky from a further southern latitude, the constellations will appear to shift northward in the sky from your perspective. This is due to your position on Earth, which affects which stars and constellations are visible to you.