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The needle of a compass can point to any star you'd like it to. Just flip and turn the compass and the needle will be in different directions, poinling to different stars. But a compass isn't anything to do with stars. Tatyana Martynova
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe compass needle always points toward the Earth's magnetic north pole. That's
located in northern Canada, more than 950 miles from the real north pole. There
aren't many places on Earth where the compass actually points toward the Earth's
real, honest north pole.
The Earth's north pole points very close to Polaris ... the "North Star". But compasses
in different parts of the world point in many different directions, and toward many
different places among the stars.
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∙ 14y agoSurprisingly, no. This is the star the wise men saw when they were walking to find baby Jesus in the manger. Then, it was north. However, it is not always in the north.
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∙ 16y agoA compass rose.
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∙ 14y agoWiki User
∙ 11y agoPolaris.
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What is the star on the compass in wolf quest mean?
If your pup(s) have reached at least 15 pounds, then you leave your den to go to that star and finish the game. The star is a rendevous site for your pack.
What points to the north star?
The Ursa Major
What direction does the Earth's axis always point in?
Currently, the north end of the Earth's rotation axis points toward a point in the skythat happens to be only about 1/3 of a degree from a relatively bright star. The resultis that the star seems to never move, and is called "The North Star".
Which constellation points to the north star?
The Big Dipper
What does a seven pointed star mean?
it stands for 7 points we have.
What is the name of the star a compass points to?
north star
North star is most accurate celestial body to calculate?
The North Star points towards the compass point North.
Does a compass point true north magnetic north or at the north pole?
North Star points at True North, you can use a compass and north star to see how far off magnetic north is from your location. .
What is a Nautical Star Is it the same as a Compass Rose?
My Guess it is the same thing! The device has 8 Points and is used to show the orientation of North (and other compass points) On a map or nautical chart. The Ground-pounding Army preferred the term (North turning arrow) wanting to eschew Naval jargon. Compass Rose only vaguely resembles a rose. It is very attractive symbol and was also associated with the Intelligence gathering services in Black with White points or numbers. Again I have never heard the term Nautical star-Am Familiar with Compass Rose and North-turning arrow.
What did the Roman army use as a compass?
Romans did not have compasses, however did know of the pole star (which always is directly north).
What always points to the north star?
The south pole das as simple as I can get
What is small drawing on a map that helps you find directions?
the compass rose its the little star thing that points north, south, east, and west.
How do we know where north is?
Look at a map and a compass. Find the Pole Star on a clear night, which points north. Also, the sun is towards the south at noon.
Is the nautical star a symbol of homosexuality?
The Nautical Star dates to Babylonian times, and has never been a symbol of homosexuality. Further Information: The Nautical Star is an obsolete term for the 32-point compass rose. While most people are familiar with a 4-point or 8-point compass rose that show the primary (or secondary in the case of 8), the "nautical star" had 32 points that give it the shape of a star.
What does the star on a map mean?
The star is called a compass rose, which is used to tell direction on maps. the top of the star points towards the north, the left to the left to the west, the bottom to the south, and the right to the east.
What shows the direction of North on a map?
A compass. The north, west, east, and south star thing.
What are the ranks in the eastern star?
The chapter is not set up to represent the four cardinal points of a compass it is set up to resemble the five points of the star. also there are more than twelve officers in the order of eastern star The chapter is symbolically arranged to represent the four cardinal points of the compass. Situated in the East are the Worthy Patron, and the Worthy Matron. In the West is the Associate Matron. In the North is the Associate Conductress and in the South is the Conductress. The other officers are the Treasurer, Secretary, Chaplain, Marshall, Warder, Sentinel, and organist which are stationed in various areas within the chapter.
