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Polaris, the North Star, has been used for navigation in the northern hemisphere for centuries. It is reasonably static, while the Earth's rotation makes all the other stars appear to circle round it.
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What was the north star?
The star "Polaris" is the 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 is always pointing north?
North star
What star was once a northern polar star?
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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.
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.
What is the usage of north star or polaris?
The usage of the north star, or Polaris, is to find which way you are facing. If you are facing in the direction of it, you are facing north. If you are facing the opposite direction of the north star, you are facing south. If you are facing left of the north star, you are facing east. If you are facing right of the north star, you are facing west.
