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When on the Equator and looking at Polaris the star is positioned?
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Within about 1/3 degree of the point on your horizon due north of you.
Most likely not visible to you.
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If you went out at night and every star in the sky rose and set except for Polaris where could you be?
Near the equator.
Did the Polynesian navigators find their way by observing the star Polaris?
No. Polaris is only visible in the northern hemisphere, and the Polynesians did most of their navigation in the southern hemisphere, or so close to the equator that Polaris wouldn't be usable.
You are standing on Earths equator so Which way is Polaris the North star?
If you are right at the Equator, you will not be able to see Polaris. If you could, it would be right on the horizon, but ground haze and obstructions would almost certainly hide it from view.
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
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.
Where in the sky is the north star when viewed from the equator?
It is not visible at or south of the Equator. Theoretically , it would appear on the horizon. Remember the Pole Star is overhead at 90 degree N. (The North Pole). So when you have reached the Equator, your angle has changed by 90 degrees because you are now at 0(zero) degrees. So viewing the sky Polaris (Pole Star) will has now changed its angle by 90 degrees. So from being overhead, a 90 degree angle will be the horizon. You don't see Polaris at the Equator, because of the density of the atmosphere, dust and dirt and moisture in the atmosphere.
What is other name for the star polaris?
The north star is polaris's other name.
What galaxy is polaris?
Polaris is not a galaxy, it is a star.
Is polaris the nearest star to the earth but not the brightest?
the sun is a star and it isthecloseststar to the earth, not Polaris
What is the star called that points toward polaris?
No single star points towards Polaris.
Polaris is another name for this heavenly body?
The North Star The Pole Star Polaris
Where is the north star located from the northwestern hemisphere?
From any location north of the Equator: The north star (Polaris) is in the sky, always due north of you, and always as many degrees above the horizon as your latitude north of the equator. It makes no difference what time you look for it, or where you are in an east or west direction.
