–Stars close enough to the north celestial pole are
always above the
horizon, and just circle the pole star.
(CIRCUMPOLAR STARS)
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–Stars on the celestial equator rise in the east, move
higher along a slanted
path which crosses the “meridian” to the south of the zenith, then descend and set due west.
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–Stars far enough to the south never make it above the
horizon.