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What star does the other northern hemisphere stars seem to rotate?
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The northern pole star, which is called Polaris. Polaris is within 1/2 degree (a very tiny bit) of the true north celestial pole.
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How can you tell what the directions are from the stars in your hemisphere?
In the northern hemisphere you want to look for Polaris or the northern star. This star is special as it does not move much, and is always in the north. All of the other stars appear to rotate around it as the earth spins on it's axis. You can find this star by looking for the Big Dipper, take the end two stars opposite the handle and continue the imaginary line further until you get to it, the end of the Little Dipper. In the Southern Hemisphere, look for the Southern Cross.
Do the stars in the constellation Ursa major appear to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise?
In the Northern Hemisphere, when facing North, towards the Pole Star (Polaris) Ursa Major and surrounding constellations, rotate counter-clockwise (right to left).Turn round to face south (with Polaris behind you) the stars rotate clockwise (left to right).
How many stars can be seen from the northern hemisphere?
infinite
From the northern hemisphere circumpolar stars appear to be circling what?
Polaris
Can you see northern hemisphere stars from southern hemisphere?
Yes. The stars are the same in both hemispheres. Remember that people used to sail around the world just by looking at the stars. That is because the stars are the same.
Star Movement across sky southern hemisphere?
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.
How can you tell what the directions are from the stars in your hemisphere?
In the northern hemisphere you want to look for Polaris or the northern star. This star is special as it does not move much, and is always in the north. All of the other stars appear to rotate around it as the earth spins on it's axis. You can find this star by looking for the Big Dipper, take the end two stars opposite the handle and continue the imaginary line further until you get to it, the end of the Little Dipper. In the Southern Hemisphere, look for the Southern Cross.
How do the rotation and revolution of the Earth affect the appearance of stars and other objects in the sky?
stars seams to rotate around the northern star
What exactly is the north star?
It is a star called Polaris. It is not a particularly bright star. It is important though. As seen from the Northern Hemisphere, it is normally seen to be in the same location and all other stars appear to rotate around that point.
Do the stars in the constellation Ursa major appear to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise?
In the Northern Hemisphere, when facing North, towards the Pole Star (Polaris) Ursa Major and surrounding constellations, rotate counter-clockwise (right to left).Turn round to face south (with Polaris behind you) the stars rotate clockwise (left to right).
How many stars can be seen from the northern hemisphere?
infinite
From the northern hemisphere circumpolar stars appear to be circling what?
Polaris
Can you see northern hemisphere stars from southern hemisphere?
Yes. The stars are the same in both hemispheres. Remember that people used to sail around the world just by looking at the stars. That is because the stars are the same.
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.
What imaginary point around which southern hemisphere stars rotate is south pole?
In the northern hemisphere, we have a moderately bright star called 'Polaris' or the 'North Star' ... that happens to be located near the north pole of the sky, and the stars appear to revolve around it once a day. The stars appear to do the same in the southern hemisphere. But it's a little less obvious, because there's no particularly bright star near the south pole of the sky.
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.
Why cant you see a star with a minus declination from the northern hemisphere?
Who told you that ? There is no "why", because you certainly can. From the northern hemisphere, you can see stars with declinations down to (your latitude) minus (90°).
