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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 does the southern cross in the Astrualian falg mean?
Its is a star formation visible only in the southern Hemisphere ( Australia ).
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.
Where can the constellation Scorpius be seen?
It's most easily seen from the southern hemisphere where it's high in the sky in the winter. In the northern hemisphere it is low in the southern sky in the summer so can be elusive. The main star is Antares.
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.
What are the release dates for Star Gazing - 1935?
Star Gazing - 1935 was released on: USA: 9 September 1935
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 ).
Which is not a part of biology pet care Organic gardening star gazing Growing house plants Nutrition?
Star gazing
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.
What hemisphere is Uruguay in?
western hemisphere and southern hemisphere
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.
Are there stars in Antarctica?
The stars that shine in the heavens over Antarctica are part of the great Southern Hemisphere of stars. Because there is no particulate in the air, and especially when there are no sunrises, star-gazing can become an engaging past time.
What hemisphere is mauritius in?
Southern Hemisphere
