wolfgangXaxt

Hello, I have a question: Regarding how much of the celestial sky is visible from any point on earth... Everything I see and hear say's it is 180 degrees, which, makes sense to me. But, I backpack with a crew that (some) says otherwise (every time we are out staring at the sky). I need some help. Is this correct? Here is how the argument starts: 1. we can see more than 180 degrees from our position (or any position on the earth) of the celestail sky above.Some argue that we cannot. Some of the lads say we can. 2. A satellite passes over head, some say the satellite is visible more than 180 degrees i.e., if the satellite orbit is elliptical and very high, it could be visible more than 180 degrees. So, what I have described above is the essence of every debate that we all endure (affectionately) on each of our outings. Please help. thank you, michael n