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There is more than one star in the handle of the Big Dipper: Alkaid, Alcor, Mizar, and Alioth. See Related Links.
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How can one determine which star is the North Star?
It is the brightest star in the northern part of the sky. It is part of the Little Dipper and the Big Dipper 'points' to it. The north star is on the tip of the 'Little Dippers' handle. The brighter 'Big Dipper' is easier to see in the night sky so that will be used as a reference point. The 'Big Dipper' constellation is composed of seven stars. Three form the handle and four form the spoon/dipper part. After finding the 'Big Dipper', trace an imaginary line from the two stars on the spoon/dipper opposite the handle. Follow the line to the brightest star; that's the North Star.
Which star in the big dipper is the north star?
none.its the little dipper that has the north star.the 2 stars at the end of the big dipper points to the north star.its name is polaris
Does the big dippers position predict rain?
No.
Which bright star can you find by following the handle of the big dipper all the way to constellation bootes?
Arcturus
Is the big dipper a star of ursa major?
No, the big dipper is the other name for ursa major
What is the red giant that would be close to the end of the big dippers handle?
Following the curve of the handle takes you to the bright star Arcturus, and following further on the same curve takes you to Spica.
Is there a bigger dippers?
There is a Big Dipper (not dippers)
How can one determine which star is the North Star?
It is the brightest star in the northern part of the sky. It is part of the Little Dipper and the Big Dipper 'points' to it. The north star is on the tip of the 'Little Dippers' handle. The brighter 'Big Dipper' is easier to see in the night sky so that will be used as a reference point. The 'Big Dipper' constellation is composed of seven stars. Three form the handle and four form the spoon/dipper part. After finding the 'Big Dipper', trace an imaginary line from the two stars on the spoon/dipper opposite the handle. Follow the line to the brightest star; that's the North Star.
How can you detect Polaris in the night sky?
to detect Polaris also known as "north star" you first will have to be in the northern hemisphere of the globe if you are south of the equator you will not be able to see Polaris. second you find the big dipper at the very end of the cup part not near the handle there will be the start of the little dipper at the very end of the little dippers handle the brighter star is Polaris
Which star in the big dipper is the north star?
none.its the little dipper that has the north star.the 2 stars at the end of the big dipper points to the north star.its name is polaris
Does the big dippers position predict rain?
No.
When can one see the Big Dipper?
The Big and the Little Dippers are sometimes considered to be the easiest constellations to find in the night sky. It is easiest to spot the two of them swinging around the North Star.
What is big dippers magntude?
Constellations (patterns of stars) do not have a magnitude, However the individual stars that comprise a constellation do have magnitudes. Therefore you will need to be more specific regarding which star in the 'big dipper' you want to know the magnitude of.
How is ursa major found in space?
It is found by looking north for a big star. It is the north star. This star is the handle of Ersa Major.
What constellation should you look for at night if you wish to locate for the north star?
Find the Big Dipper in the northern sky - everyone can find that. The two stars that make up the front of the dippers "bowl" point directly up at the North Star.
What is a mizar?
the archaic word Mizar means cloak.in astronomy, it refers to a star in the handle of the Big Dipper.its located near Alcor in the the handle of the Big Dipper.And are actually a complex system. Alcor is a binary and Mizar is a quadruple system of two binary stars.
What 2 stars in the big dipper point to the north star?
There are THREE stars of the Big Dipper's handle - Alkaid (the end of the handle), Mizar (and tiny Alcor next to it - barely visible), and Alioth.
