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You can use the Big Dipper to find Polaris, which is also known as the North Star. Notice that a line from the two outermost stars in the bowl of the Big Dipper points to Polaris. And notice that Polaris marks the tip of the handle of the Little Dipper.
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One way to find Polaris, the North Star, is to look for the "Big Dipper" and then look at the two stars forming the edge of the "bowl" on the dipper opposite the handle (these are Merak and Dubhe). Look straight along the line formed by the two stars "up" from the dipper about twice the distance that separates the two stars and you should see it. It will generally be in a northern part of the sky. The North Star is also the only one that doesn't move through the night. All other stars will appear to rotate around it.
Another way is to locate the Little Dipper (Ursa Minor) and Polaris will be the star at the end of the handle.
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What was The North Star About?
the north star is what the 3 wise men used to find jesus
Where can you find a North Star Pendant?
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What is the usage of north star or polaris?
The usage of the north star, or Polaris, is to find which way you are facing. If you are facing in the direction of it, you are facing north. If you are facing the opposite direction of the north star, you are facing south. If you are facing left of the north star, you are facing east. If you are facing right of the north star, you are facing west.
What does northern star mean?
The North Star is a star over the North Pole that historically has been used for navigation. In Christianity, it is the star that people followed to find the newborn savior, Baby Jesus.
What helped explorers find their way?
By using the north star
What is special about the North star?
It helps ships find their way
Pole star how do you find diections?
It directs you to the north way.
How is the pole star used for finding directions'?
the pole star is used for finding for directions because it is always north. if u keep going you could find the north pole
What constellation would you find the star poliars?
Polaris, aka the pole star or the north star, is in the constellation of Ursa Minor.
How do you find north using the night sky?
Ah, the classic form of navigation. North can be found by locating the North Star. Look around, and it is the brightest star you can see. That, obviously points north.
Latitude and longitude of the north star?
there is no latitude or longitude of north star it just have altitudeand if u are in NH u can find your latitude if know what is altitude of north Star
How do you navigate with stars?
find the big dipper. its bottom of the cup will point to the north star. look straight up. draw an imaginary line in the sky from where your looking at to the north star. that is north.
