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the pole star is used for finding for directions because it is always north. if u keep going you could find the north pole
the pole star is used for finding for directions because it is always north. if u keep going you could find the north pole
GPS tracking, using star charts, staying within sight of land
9 constellations are useful to man, they are useful in showing directions with reference to Pole star.
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To find the North Star using the Big Dipper, first locate the Big Dipper in the night sky. Follow the two outer stars in the bowl of the Big Dipper to find the North Star, which is the last star in the handle of the Little Dipper. The North Star is directly above the North Pole and remains stationary in the sky, making it a reliable guide for navigation.
In the northern hemisphere the direction of the north pole is indicated by theposition of the Pole star. This can be found by following the pointers in the group of stars known as the Great Bear or PloughThe star group is known as the Great Bear or Plough
they used the pole star to find true north so that they could line up the sides to south, east and west
It a star whose position is close to the celestial north pole, and it lies approximately directly overhead when it is viewed from the Earth's North Pole. It is called Polaris, and is in the constellation of Ursa Minor, also called the Little Bear or the Little Dipper. Contrary to popular belief, it's not a particularly bright star, but it's quite easy to find using the 'pointer' stars of Ursa Major (the Great Bear, Plough, or Big Dipper), so it's a good way to find the north. There is no significant star at the celestial south pole.
Polaris, aka the pole star or the north star, is in the constellation of Ursa Minor.
Explorers navigated by using the Pole Star, or North Star, due to its fixed position in the sky, which indicated true north. They would determine their latitude by measuring the angle of the Pole Star above the horizon using tools like astrolabes or sextants. By combining this information with compass readings and charts, they could plot their courses accurately. The Pole Star’s reliability made it an essential reference point for navigation in the northern hemisphere.
Yes, Polaris in Ursa Minor is the "North Star" located using the stars of the Big Dipper (Ursa Major). It is currently the closest bright star to the celestial pole, i.e. the point directly above the Earth's North Pole. The pole star for the South Pole is currently Sigma Octantis in the constellation Octans.