Introductory Astronomy

[stevekh]

I just started intoductory astronomy and I have difficulty understanding this problem. Any help would be appreciated

 

For a place at a latitude of 55 degrees, determine how high above the horizon the sun is at noon on

 

1) The Vernal Equinox

2) The summer solstice

3) Winter solstice

[Ophiolite]

What latitude are the equator, the tropic of Cancer and the tropic of Capricorn?

 

Why have I asked you these three questions?

 

That should give you enough hints?

[CaptainPanic]

It helps to draw a 2-dimensional picture (from the side obviously). Or play with a 3D version, using a lamp, and something spherical with the equator and earth's axis painted on it, and at the right angles.