Stargazing on the equator

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If you set up a telescope somewhere along the equator can you see the North Star along with the furthest southern hemisphere constellation?

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Definitely gives you the best view of everything, but the specifics you can see will be limited at each time. The earth has a slight tilt, so night time will be slightly north or slightly south facing depending on the time of year. If you are at an elevated point, on a clear night, around spring or autumn, then you could likely see the north star over one horizon and southern stars at the other.

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