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There is no standard degree that is always between true north and magnetic north. Depending on where your location is will their be a declination. Because true north is a location and magnetic north is a field that is at a constant slow move.
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∙ 13y agoPolaris is at declination 89.3 degrees north, so it is 0.7 degrees away from the north celestial pole. However, Earth's axis of rotation is not fixed; the Earth wobbles like a gyroscope, with a period of about 23,000 years.
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∙ 14y agoPolaris' celestial coordinates are:
Right Ascension: 2h 42m54s
Declination: 89° 18' 43"
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∙ 14y agoPolaris' 'declination' is 89° 18' 43" . That measurement is just like north latitude,
but it's on the celestial sphere instead of the earth's surface.
The difference between that number and 90° is 0° 41' 17", or 0.6881 degree.
So Polaris makes a little circle around the real celestial north pole each day, with
a "radius" of 0.6881°. It can be that much above, or below, or east, or west of the
true celestial north pole.
For comparison, the apparent diameter of the full moon is about 0.55°.
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∙ 14y agoThe star Polaris appears to be very close to a line extending along the axis of the Earth's rotation. (The difference is about 0.6 degrees.) Within about a half-degree, then, the apparent angular elevation of Polaris is equal to your latitude in the northern hemisphere.
Seen from the Southern Hemisphere, Polaris is never visible, and there is no similar astronomical object aligned with the south pole.
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∙ 7y agoPolaris is actually a star system comrising three stars. The largest of these has a radius equal to 37.5 times that of the sun, or approx 26.1 million kilometres. The two smaller companions have radii which are slightly larger than our sun's.
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∙ 13y ago- Apparent magnitude: +1.97
- Absolute magnitude: -3.63
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∙ 12y agoCurrently +89 : 15 : 51, increasing at the ballpark rate of 2 minutes every 10 years.
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∙ 14y agoAbout 89 and a quarter degrees north.
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∙ 14y ago89 degrees north
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What is difference between true north and magnetic north in Cape Town South Africa?
25 degrees West
Does polaris lie at the north celestial pole?
That's one way to say it. Another way is that the earth's axis points at Polaris. That way, you don't have to deal with the subject of "up" and "down", which doesn't really have any meaning once you leave the earth's surface.
What makes the north star polaris special?
It appears stationary in the night sky, due to the fact that it lined up almost directly over the North Pole. Because of this it can be used to find true north, which is a very useful thing when sailing at night and all other points of reference are gone, such as landmarks or the sun.
What is the colour of Polaris?
Polaris or Alpha Ursa Minoris is actually a multi star system of 3 to 5 known stars. Polaris A is a yellowish white giant or supergiant star approx 6 solar masses in mass. Polaris Aa is yellowish white dwarf star in close association with Polaris A (18.5 AU). Polaris B is a yellowish white star about 1.5 solar masses about 2,400 AU from Pol A. All 3 stars are F type stars. A - F7Ib-II, Aa - F7 Dwarf, B - F3V There are 2 other stars thought to be associated with Polaris. Polaris C & D.
What are similarities between true love and the North Star?
They are both constant and unchanging. Like the North Star, true love is a steadfast guide in one's life.
How do you find the angle of the altitude of Polaris?
The angle of the altitude of Polaris is equal to the observer's latitude. However, this is only true if you are in the Northern Hemisphere. For example, at the North Pole it is directly overhead and at the equator it is on the horizon and at 45 degrees North it is 45 degrees above you.
What is the true name for the North Star?
The true name for the North-Star is Polaris.
How many degrees difference between true and magnetic north in san diego?
13.17 degrees
Is it true that Polaris does not seem to move as Earth rotates?
Yes, Polaris always seems to "hover" over the North Pole.
Do Saturn and Earth both have Polaris as a pole star?
No because it's just a coincidence that the Earth's axis points to Polaris just now. In 13,000 years time Polaris will be 47 degrees from the true north point that it occupies today, so it will rise and set just like other stars.
Is The south celestial pole is located at a declination of -90 degrees?
The Celestial Poles are the infinite extension of the North and South Poles from the Earth into space. The North Star or Polaris, is within 1 degree of the North Celestial Pole. There is no equivalent star for the South Celestial Pole.
When is Polaris directly overhead?
Polaris always sits within about 1/2 degree from the point in the sky that's the same angle above the northern horizon as your latitude. For example, if you're standing at the north pole, the point is directly over your head, and if you're anywhere on the equator, the point is on the horizon directly north of you.
Which country is nearest the north pole 40 degrees south 20 degrees north and 50 degrees north in latitude?
This may not be true, but I think Canada.
The Azimuth of the north star on February 26 2010?
The North Star (Polaris) is located within roughly 1/2 a degree from the north celestial pole. So in the course of every 24 hours, it executes one complete cycle between the limits of roughly-0.5 and +0.5 degrees from true north.
Why does polaris have no movments?
Polaris does have apparent movement, but it is slight. Now, the angular distance of Polaris to true north is less than 1 degree). So, the other stars appear to be rotating around Polaris as the earth rotates throught he night. However, the earth wobbles around its rotational axis, resulting in true celestial north moving in an orbit on the celestial sphere enveloping the earth. The center of this orbital cirrcle is called the earth's true ecliptic north pole. Basically, the true celestial north moves in this cricle, crossing very close to Polaris and then about halfway through the circle crossing close to Vega. If you happen to be around in about 12,500 years, look north. Vega will be the North Star. To the naked eye, it's apparent movement might be noticeable. I'll let you know if I see it.
Where the magnetic North Pole can be found?
5 degrees off true north
What way is it from Bulgaria to Estonia?
You would be traveling North.The exact direction is 2 degrees East of true North.
