What is the aproximate altitude of Polaris at Syracuse ny?

The approximate altitude of Polaris, or the North Star, can be estimated by the observer's latitude. Syracuse, NY, is located at a latitude of about 43 degrees North, so Polaris would be roughly at an altitude of 43 degrees above the northern horizon. This means that when you look north from Syracuse, Polaris would appear about 43 degrees up from the horizon.