The absolute value of 30 is 30 and the absolute value of -30 (negative 30) is also 30
Use a negative number for South latitude (15°S is -15 for the formula)
Example:
Date
Place
LP
LS
NSA
4/15
Santiago, Chile
34°S (from atlas)
9°N (from Analemma)
???
=
NSA 90-[-34-9]
= 90-[-43]
=90-43
NSA = 47°
Answer the following questions: Please use an atlas to find the latitude of the place.
Dates
NSA
Place
LP
1/20
7/25
Caracas, Venezuela
Auckland, New Zealand
LS