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The North Star, a.k.a. Polaris.

The North Star, a.k.a. Polaris.

The North Star, a.k.a. Polaris.

The North Star, a.k.a. Polaris.

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Polaris is the "pole star". It isn't EXACTLY above the north pole, but it is only about 1/2 degree off.

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What is the Northern Star?

The Northern Star is a constantly fixed point in space marked by a star to help aid in navigation by early sailors to stay on course during the night. The North Star is the star which lies closest to a point in the sky above the northern polar axis of the Earth. This star is called Polaris or the Pole Star


Is the north star the same as the pole star?

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Do polar bears live in northern or southern hemisphere?

Northern. Polar Bears are found in the Arctic.


When was Polar Star - novel - created?

Polar Star - novel - was created in 1989.


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Order of the Polar Star happened in 1748.


When was Order of the Polar Star created?

Order of the Polar Star was created in 1748.


How was the Northern Star helpful to people?

The northern star is aligned with the north pole. Thusly it tells you where due north is. Once a person knows where north is, any direction can be figured out. That is why it is used for navigation.


How many pages does Polar Star - novel - have?

Polar Star - novel - has 384 pages.


Where does a continental polar air masses form?

A continental polar air mass forms over land in northern Canada. A continental polar air mass forms inland from the oceans of Northern Russia, Siberia and Northern Canada.


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The polar bear


In the northern polar region what are the dominant animals?

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When was The Northern Star created?

The Northern Star was created in 1876.