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How would the fact that the North Star appears to remain still make ocean navigation easier?
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Why north star was important for navigation?
It always appears due north in the sky and is a reasonably bright star
How would the north star appear to remain still make ocean navigation easier?
The North Pole Star appears to be stationary as the Earth rotates round the axis of North and South Poles. Proof of this is when an an open shutter camera is pointed directly at the Pole Star and left for several hours. The image captured will show that the Pole Star appears almost stationary, while the other stars streak in a circle round it due to the Earth's rotation.
Why does the pole star remain stationary?
The Pole Star appears to remain stationary because it is directly above the North Pole.
Does polaris move as Earth rotates?
It appears to remain stationary above the North Pole and that is why it is important.
When was North Lancashire Steam Navigation Company created?
North Lancashire Steam Navigation Company was created in 1843.
How would navigation change if the north star were closer to earth?
Nothing would change in this case. A change in direction might affect navigation, but a change in distance would hardly be noticed. Except that it would be a bit brighter, and easier to notice.
What is meant by the term 'bearing'?
With respect to navigation, a bearing is the direction from one's vessel or aircraft to an object or position. It can also be used as a reference point, such as a line to remain clear (or north or south) of.
In land navigation which north is your starting point or baseline?
magnetic north
Why is north star used for navigation?
because its in the south?
In their observations bob and robin saw one star that seemed to remain in the centre and never seemed to move what star appears to remain in a fixed place in the night sky?
Polaris or the North Star. Horseisle Answer: Polaris Bay Server: Ponylovur :)
What has the author Lancelot Minor Berkeley written?
Lancelot Minor Berkeley has written: 'North Star navigation' -- subject(s): Navigation
What instruments are used to determine the alititude of the north star?
celestial navigation
