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Why is north star used for navigation?
because its in the south?
What instruments are used to determine the alititude of the north star?
celestial navigation
What instruments are used to determine the altitude of the north star?
celestial navigation LIAR!
What does northern star mean?
The North Star is a star over the North Pole that historically has been used for navigation. In Christianity, it is the star that people followed to find the newborn savior, Baby Jesus.
What type of star is 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.
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.
When did people first use stars as guides?
Sailors in the roman time used the north star for their navigation.
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.
Why north star was important for navigation?
It always appears due north in the sky and is a reasonably bright star
The north star polaris can be used for navigation in earth's northern hemisphere?
Hi you live in nyc, you go to lab
Heavenly body used for navigation?
In addition to the Sun, Moon and Venus, there are 54 stars that were commonly used for celestial navigation (navigation by the stars). The most useful of these is Polaris, the North Star. Now, most navigation is done by electronic means such as GPS, Omega and LORAN.
What star will soon replace the north star for navigation?
Well it won't be soon but the star Gamma Cephie (Alrai) will become the north star in about 3000 CE
