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The North Star is a star named Polaris, in the constellation of Ursa Minor. It sits, entirely coincidentally, almost precisely above the North Pole of the Earth, and so it is very useful for navigation.
Polaris is actually a pretty dim star; it is the dimmest of the stars generally used for navigation, solely because of its position in the sky.
Metaphorically, the phrase "north star" is often used to denote a constant point of reference.
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What star was once a northern polar star?
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.
What type of light is the north star?
The North Star is a star named Polaris, in the constellation of Ursa Minor. It sits, entirely coincidentally, almost precisely above the North Pole of the Earth, and so it is very useful for navigation. Polaris is actually a pretty dim star; it is the dimmest of the stars generally used for navigation, solely because of its position in the sky. Metaphorically, the phrase "north star" is often used to denote a constant point of reference.
The name of your north star is called?
The North Star is Polaris.
What is another word for the North Star?
The name of the north star is Polaris. As the brightest star in the constellation of Ursa Minor it is also called alpha Ursae Minoris. It is actually a multiple star comprised of Polaris Aa, Polaris Ab and Polaris B.
What is the angle between the northern horizon and the North star Polaris if your latitude is 75 degrees north?
The North star will be 75 degrees above the horizon. Whatever degree you are at latitude, the North star will be the same degrees up. So at the north pole (90 degrees north), the star will be at the zenith (straight up). While at the equator (0 degrees north) the star will be at the horizon.
What was the north star?
The star "Polaris" is the North Star.
What star is always pointing north?
North star
What is the north star and how did it help explorers?
The North Star is a star that where ever you are, when you look at it, that is north. It helped explorers to know which way is north;)
What star was once a northern polar star?
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.
Is the north star real?
Yes. The north star is an actual star that is roughly aligned with Earth's north pole.
Is the north star a star or a planet?
I think the answer is in the question. North Star!! It's a star called Polaris
The name of your north star is called?
The North Star is Polaris.
Is the north star everywhere?
No. The north star, Polaris is one particular star almost directly above the North Pole.
When was North Star Computers created?
North Star Computers ended in 1984.
What type of light is the north star?
The North Star is a star named Polaris, in the constellation of Ursa Minor. It sits, entirely coincidentally, almost precisely above the North Pole of the Earth, and so it is very useful for navigation. Polaris is actually a pretty dim star; it is the dimmest of the stars generally used for navigation, solely because of its position in the sky. Metaphorically, the phrase "north star" is often used to denote a constant point of reference.
Why is minnesota's nickname The North Star State?
because their motto is 'the north star' so its the north star state
Is the north star north of the celestial equator?
Yes. The North Star is aligned with the celestial north pole.
