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People use the north star as a navigation tool. Everyone knows that the direction of south will be the opposite of the star. East and west will also be able to determine.
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When you face north east is to your?
When you face north, east will be on your right. People use the North Star in order to find their way because it always points north.
How did the vikings use the north star to navigate?
The Earth's rotation axis points to the northern star (to a degree of so). So the northern star always points north. More people that just the vikings used this method, and it is still used today by people (but GPS and compasses are also used today).
What well known star is polaris?
its otherwise known as the 'North Star' as it more or less hangs in the same spot regardless of the time of day. You can use it to find north.
Why dont you use stars for navigation anymore?
In the northern hemisphere you can find north by identifying the north star, Polaris. With appropriate equipment you can measure its apparent altitude over the horizon, thus giving you your longitude.
How many watts does a 15 inch LED monitor use?
An Energy Star 15" monitor will use around 12 watts operating and around 1 watt or less in sleep mode.
Could people in the southern hemisphere use the north star?
no, because since the earth is a sphere, you can not see around it ,and since the north pole points to the north star, you can not see the north star.
When you face north east is to your?
When you face north, east will be on your right. People use the North Star in order to find their way because it always points north.
When did people first use stars as guides?
Sailors in the roman time used the north star for their navigation.
How did people use seven stars of matariki to navigate?
They used the stars to navigate by using the north star
Why did the slaves use the north star for freedom?
They were traveling north, so the North Star was their guide.
How did early travellers use the north star so they wouldn't get lost?
If you face the North Star you are facing north, and this helps you to know your direction.
How did the vikings use the north star to navigate?
The Earth's rotation axis points to the northern star (to a degree of so). So the northern star always points north. More people that just the vikings used this method, and it is still used today by people (but GPS and compasses are also used today).
Did slaves use the north star?
Exactly what do you mean by this? I don't know. But Harriet did not lead the slaves to any star. She led them through an underground railroad.
Why do you use the North Star?
The North Star, or Polaris, is located at a position in the sky where it never appears to move. All of the other stars in the sky look like they are going in a circle as the Earth rotates around its axis. This puts it due North of any place you are on the surface of the Earth. We use it because we can find our way in the woods.
How did phoenician sailors use the north star?
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How did sailors in Phoenicians use the North star?
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Why do the Christians use a star on Christmas?
because in the bible the 3 wise men followed the north star
