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How would the north star appear to remain still make ocean navigation easier?
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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.
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Why could sailors not use constellation in navigation.?
Most constellations are circumpolar. Over the course of a night they appear to rotate around the North pole and so do not identify a specific direction. As a reult they are of little use for navigation.
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 was the north Star to?
Polaris, the North Star, has been used for navigation in the northern hemisphere for centuries. It is reasonably static, while the Earth's rotation makes all the other stars appear to circle round it.
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?
What has the author Lancelot Minor Berkeley written?
Lancelot Minor Berkeley has written: 'North Star navigation' -- subject(s): Navigation
Why north star was important for navigation?
It always appears due north in the sky and is a reasonably bright star
What instruments are used to determine the alititude of the north star?
celestial navigation
Why is the Polaris such a usefull star for navigation?
Because it is almost directly North.
Name a navigation that proved Asia and north America are not connected?
The Bering Strait.
