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YES!!! Because it is the name of a given star.
Other names for the North Star are Polaris and Pole Star.
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∙ 13y agoYes, it is a word. I am almost completely sure it is the study of astronomy.
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∙ 14y agoNot unless it is part of a special title like the "Astronomer Royal".
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∙ 13y agoSure, it should be, because it is a proper noun. That basically means that "North Star" is the name of one specific star.
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∙ 11y agoNot always. It is capitalized at the beginning of the sentence or when it forms part of the proper noun.
Example:
Manila School of Astronomy
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∙ 10y ago"Astronomy" is a noun.
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How do you say star in Xhosa?
In Lakota the general word for star is wichapi or wichahapi. The Dawn Star (Venus) is anpao wichahapi; the North Star (Polaris) is wichapi owanjila.
What star did the slaves follow to freedom?
The North Star
Where is centaurus in relation to the north star?
Almost opposite. The North Star is very close to the sky's north pole. Centaurus is far to the south.
What is Minnesota's state slogan?
Minnesota's state motto is "North Star State"-Your Publisher
Why can't people in South Africa see the north star?
The North Star is almost directly over the north pole, so it cannot be seen south of the equator.
Should the word STAR be capitalized?
The word "star" should be capitalized when it is part of a proper noun such as the "Star of Bethlehem" or a specific name like "North Star." Otherwise, in general usage, it should not be capitalized.
Is the word star capitalized?
Sure, it should be, because it is a proper noun. That basically means that "North Star" is the name of one specific star.
Should southerners be capitalized?
The word 'southern' shouldn't be capitalized in a sentence unless it is a proper noun. For example, Southern France is capitalized because it is a proper noun and it is a region in France. Another example, southern star isn't capitalized because it could be referring to any star in the south.
Is north south east and west capitalized when referring to North America South America etc?
The words north and south, in North America and South America, are capitalized because they form part of a proper noun, the name of the continent. When referring to "the east half of North America," for example, the word east is not capitalized. The proper noun is North America and east just describes a part of North America.
Classify the capitalized words a black hole is the remains of a supermassive star after a supernova?
The only word you should capitalize is "A", at the beginning of the sentence. There are no proper nouns that would have to be capitalized.
I plan to transfer to the University of North Alabama and major in finance. Do you capitalize the word finance?
No it shouldn't be capitalized.
Do you capitalize the word Pisces?
Yes, it is a proper noun, referring to a constellation and also to a star sign.
What is another word for the North Star?
The name of the north star is Polaris. As the brightest star in the constellation of Ursa Minor it is also called alpha Ursae Minoris. It is actually a multiple star comprised of Polaris Aa, Polaris Ab and Polaris B.
Does godspeed need to be capitalized?
"Godspeed" is typically capitalized when used as a standalone expression or as a formal greeting. In other contexts, such as within a sentence, it may not require capitalization.
Is the word Chinese capitalized?
The word Chinese is a proper noun and is capitalized.
Is the word navigator capitalized?
The word "navigator" is not typically capitalized unless it is used as part of a proper noun or at the beginning of a sentence.
What is an example of a sentence with the word radiant?
The North Star is radiant.
