What is the altitude or elevation of polaris

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Assume that you are an observer located at a latitude of 40degrees north (on Earth). Draw a fully labeled diagram showing from your vantagepoint:

a) the horizon, the zenith, the celestial equator and Polaris(the north star).
b) What is the altitude or elevation of Polaris?
c) What is the altitude or elevation of the celestial equatorat its highest point?

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