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  • Finding Stars: Understanding Azimuth and Altitude Coordinates
    Here's how to break down the coordinates and find the star:

    * Azimuth: An azimuth of 180 degrees means the star is directly south of the observer. Imagine a compass with 0 degrees being north, 90 degrees east, 180 degrees south, and 270 degrees west.

    * Altitude: An altitude of 20 degrees means the star is 20 degrees above the horizon.

    Therefore, the star would be located 20 degrees above the southern horizon.

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