AstroLab
Change latitude, change sky
Why does Polaris disappear as we travel south? Latitude explains visible stars, their motion and days without sunset.
3 min 14 s · Interactive subtitled film
Takeaway: Latitude changes the visible sky and the height of the celestial pole.
Useful background
None; horizon and latitude are explained.
How do stars move near the pole?
The journey · 6 chapters
- The pole reveals latitude
- The axis at the horizon
- Another pole to navigate by
- When the Sun no longer sets
- Tilt changes the light
- Recognising your sky
Why explore it?
French and English subtitles. Adjustable playback speed, free navigation and sequence reframing. AI-assisted editorial review.