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Why is the star polaris not visible from Australia?

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You would have to look through the earth to see it, earth is opaque.

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Can you see Polaris in Australia-diagram?

Hello everyone, Polaris Is Not visible from Australia. :)


Is polaris South in Australia?

No. Polaris is located almost directly over the north pole and so is never visible in the southern hemisphere. There is no corresponding star for the south pole.


Would Polaris be overhead if you were at the South Pole?

No, Polaris would not be overhead if you were at the South Pole. The North Star -- Polaris -- is not visible from the Southern Hemisphere.


Can you see polaris from south pole?

No... Polaris is another name for the North star - which is only visible in the Northern hemisphere.


The star Polaris is at the end of the handle of what oft-visible constellation?

Ursa Minor


The polaris is at the end of the handle of whAt oft-visible constillation?

Polaris, or The North Star, is at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper, or Ursa Minor.


What is the names of north and south stars?

The North Star is called Polaris. There is no visible star particularly close to the south pole.


What galaxy is the Polaris star in?

No, Polaris is a star in the constellation Ursa Minor. It is also known as the North Star.


Did the Polynesian navigators find their way by observing the star Polaris?

No. Polaris is only visible in the northern hemisphere, and the Polynesians did most of their navigation in the southern hemisphere, or so close to the equator that Polaris wouldn't be usable.


When is the North Star visible and what other constellations are visible at the same time?

Polaris, or the North Star, is always visible in the Northern Hemisphere. The entire sky rotates around it during the night. The Big and Little Dipper aka Big and Little Bear are visible, as Polaris is a part of the Little Dipper. Draco, Casseopia, and Capheus are also formations normally visible around the North Star. The other constellations vary with the seasons, see the star chart referenced.


What is another word for the North Star?

The name of the north star is Polaris. As the brightest star in the constellation of Ursa Minor it is also called alpha Ursae Minoris. It is actually a multiple star comprised of Polaris Aa, Polaris Ab and Polaris B.


What is other name for the star polaris?

The north star is polaris's other name.