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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 was The North Star About?
the north star is what the 3 wise men used to find jesus
What is the name for current north star?
The North Star is called Polaris. At night, it is often the brightest star in the north. It used to be used as a way to navigate at night, and still is in some parts of the world.
Which star can be used to work out where due north is?
The North Star or Polaris in the constellation of Ursa Minor
Why is the north star used as a guide for locating directions?
The North Star is at the north always so it is used fir locating directions.
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
Why do you think Frederick Douglass called his newspaper the north star?
Frederick Douglass called his newspaper The North Star because the north star was the star that fugitive slaves on the underground railroad used to guide themselves to freedom.
Why is north star used for navigation?
because its in the south?
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.
How is 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
Star on map means what?
Usually used to show North
Constellation used to locate the north star?
Ursa Major
