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It seems that "Dhruv" or "Dhruva" is identified with the pole star - probably Polaris. That one is to the north, at a altitude, above the horizon, approximate equal to your latitude. (If you live 50 degrees north, it should be 50 degrees above the horizon.)
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Which direction does the rising of the evening star indicates?
south pole
How pole star help in finding direction?
It acts as a compass at night.
How can pole star help in finding direction?
It acts as a compass at night.
What was the disadvantage off using the north star to determine direction?
some time there is a Storm and you can't see the star so that is the disadvantage of using a north star
In what direction did the kings see his star?
When the three Kings saw the star, it was in the eastern sky. The Star of Bethlehem that announced the birth of the Christ Child is believed to have been the first comet of note.
How do soldiers find direction when they are in dense forest?
pole star
When you showing Dru Star of which direction?
according to my knowledge dru star appears in north direction
What is the usage of north star or polaris?
The usage of the north star, or Polaris, is to find which way you are facing. If you are facing in the direction of it, you are facing north. If you are facing the opposite direction of the north star, you are facing south. If you are facing left of the north star, you are facing east. If you are facing right of the north star, you are facing west.
Does the star Betelgeuse really tell direction?
The star you're looking for to tell direction is Polaris, the North Star. If you know what time it is, and have an accurate star map, you could use Betelgeuse to tell direction, but it's difficult.
Direction of Star of Bethlehem?
The star was seen in the eastern part of the sky, and will be the direction from which Christ will come for the last time.
How did early travelers use the star so that they wouldn't get lost?
The early travelers used the stars not to get lost. They took the direction of star and if moving in same direction, the star would remain in the same direction.
Why are stars used to find direction?
Exactly the same way you use a road-map. Find one thing on the star-chart that looks likewhat you see in the sky. Then go from there, in any direction you want, and the star-chartshows you the names and shapes of everything you see as you move around the sky.The star-chart is a map of the stars and constellations. You set it up in the proper positionfor your location, the time and date, and which direction you're facing, and the things onthe map are set up to look just as they do in the sky.
Why pole star is called dhruv tara in Hindi?
Pole star WHEN DIRECTION
Why pole star called dhruv tara in Hindi?
Pole star WHEN DIRECTION
What star group can be used to find the pole star?
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
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
What did karana used as a guide to find her way to the east country where kimki had gone?
Karana used the North Star as a guide to find her way to the east island where her brother Kimki had gone. She followed the direction of the North Star each night to stay on course.
