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Is Polaris still important to observers in the northern hemisphere?
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Is polaris still important to observers?
Yes, it is very important to observers in the North Hemisphere. Great telescopes still align themselves with Polaris. Many amateurs, including myself, align their scopes with Polaris. This is know as polar alignment. It's to this day one of the most accurate forms of alignment.
From the northern hemisphere circumpolar stars appear to be circling what?
Polaris
What star does the other northern hemisphere stars seem to rotate?
The northern pole star, which is called Polaris. Polaris is within 1/2 degree (a very tiny bit) of the true north celestial pole.
The north star polaris can be used for navigation in earth's northern hemisphere?
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Is polaris visible from all places on earth?
No, only from the half of the Earth's surface that's north of the equator ... known as the "northern hemisphere".
Is polaris still important to observers?
Yes, it is very important to observers in the North Hemisphere. Great telescopes still align themselves with Polaris. Many amateurs, including myself, align their scopes with Polaris. This is know as polar alignment. It's to this day one of the most accurate forms of alignment.
Is polaris above the northern hemisphere?
Yes, it is.
Can polaris only be seen in the Northern Hemisphere while winter?
On any night of the year, Polaris can be seen from the northern hemisphere and cannot be seen from the southern one. (Assuming the sky is clear in the north.)
What is the altitude of Polaris in the northern hemisphere?
The altitude of Polaris in the northern hemisphere is the same as the latitude at that point on Earth. For example, if you are at 40˚N, then the altitude of Polaris would be 40.Hope I answered your question! :)
What month can Polaris be seen?
In the northern hemisphere Polaris can be seen in any month of the year.
From the northern hemisphere circumpolar stars appear to be circling what?
Polaris
How does the altitude of Polaris change with latitude?
the altitude of polaris is same as the latitude of your location assuming that you are in the northern hemisphere
Can you see polaris from south pole?
No... Polaris is another name for the North star - which is only visible in the Northern hemisphere.
Did the Polynesian navigators find their way by observing the star Polaris?
No. Polaris is only visible in the northern hemisphere, and the Polynesians did most of their navigation in the southern hemisphere, or so close to the equator that Polaris wouldn't be usable.
Who is able to see Polaris all year?
Anyone who lives in the northern hemisphere.
What hemisphere is little dipper in?
The Northern hemisphere. The star at the end of the handle of the "Little Dipper" is Polaris, the North Pole star.
Can Polaris can only be seen in the northern hemisphere during the winter?
No. All year long.
