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They rotate around the southern celestial pole the same as they would in the northern hemisphere. Only difference is the stars that are visible. Hope that helps.
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What is the southern hemisphere?
Very different then the Northern Hemisphere as far as constellations are concerned, but overall, very similar. Check out the star maps in the link below and you can compare them.
Would one star be more useful for navigation than any of the others?
The Pole Star or Polaris which is also called the north star, in the constellation of Canis Major is exactly above the Geographic North Pole of Earth. If you spot this star in the heavens, then you can say that you are facing north. However this star can't be seen in the southern hemisphere. So the southern hemisphere can locate south by spotting the southern cross star which is exactly opposite to the polaris. At Daytime one can get the directions by seeing the sun.
What constellation looks like a cross?
The constellation known as the Southern Cross or Crux looks like a cross. It is composed of four main stars and one minor star, and is visible throughout the southern hemisphere and the lower latitudes of 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.
What star or planet is low in the southern sky?
One potential star that is low in the southern sky is Canopus, which is the second brightest star in the night sky and is visible from the Southern Hemisphere. Another possibility is the planet Saturn, which can be seen in the southern sky during certain times of the year.
Why an observer in the southern hemisphere cannot see the star polaris?
Polaris is always below the horizon, to an observer in the Southern Hemisphere.
What is the name of the biggest star on the Australian flag?
The Australian flag features the constellation known as the Southern Cross.
How can you determine I am in the southern hemisphere looking at the sky?
By looking at the polar star
What does the southern cross in the Astrualian falg mean?
Its is a star formation visible only in the southern Hemisphere ( Australia ).
How did they find stars useful in the past?
They used them to navigate (for instance, the Southern Cross in the Southern Hemisphere or the Northern Star in the Northern Hemisphere) or to build their farming and religious calendars.
Is the constellation 'Big Dipper' unique to the northern hemisphere?
There is no constellation like it in the Southern Hemisphere... but the Southern Cross points to where a South Star would be located, if one were visible.
When does Hercules star constellation come to the southern hemisphere?
Hercules is a constellation of the Northern sky, the constellation does not change position and so will never come to the Southern hemisphere. To see everything astronomers need to visit countries in both the northern and southern hemisphere.
Is there any spot on earth where the north star cannot be seen?
Entire southern hemisphere.
Does Australia have a south star?
Possibly the best known example of a "south star" in Australia is the constellation "The Southern Cross". This is seen throughout the Southern hemisphere and below latitude 30 degrees in the Northern hemisphere. Australia does not have any specific "South Star" that is recognisable and stands alone.
Why is Pole star not visible from the southern hemisphere?
The Pole Star, or Polaris, is located very close to the North Celestial Pole. From the southern hemisphere, you would be looking in the opposite direction of the North Pole, making Polaris not visible. Instead, the southern hemisphere has its own celestial point, the Southern Cross, which is used for navigation in the south.
What is the easiest star constellation to spot?
Depends on where you are. If you're in the Northern Hemisphere, it's going to be the Big Dipper or Ursa Major (that's the same constellation). In the Southern Hemisphere, it's the Southern Cross.
What star is the brightest in northern hemisphere?
After the Sun, the brightest star is Sirius, in the constellation Canis Major. However, while Sirius is the brightest star visible from the Northern Hemisphere, it is part of a southern hemisphere constellation. Therefore, Arcturus, in Bootes, would be the brightest Northern Hemisphere star.
