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What instruments are used to determine the altitude of the north star?
Instruments such as a sextant or a quadrant can be used to determine the altitude of the North Star. By measuring the angle between the North Star and the horizon, navigators can determine their latitude.
Which planet is called the north star?
No planet is called the North Star. The North Star is actually Polaris, which is a star located close to the north celestial pole. It appears stationary in the night sky, and has been used for navigation by many civilizations throughout history.
Which star can be used to work out where due north is?
The North Star, also known as Polaris, is commonly used for navigation to determine the direction of due north in the Northern Hemisphere. It remains almost stationary in the night sky and can be found by locating the Little Dipper constellation.
What does northern star mean?
A "Northern Star" is a term used to describe a guiding principle or a constant source of guidance, inspiration, or hope. Just as sailors use the North Star for direction, people may look to their own "Northern Star" for guidance in their lives.
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
Which is the only star twinkle at daytime?
The SUN
Why is the north star used as a guide for locating directions?
The North Star is at the north always so it is used fir locating directions.
What daytime soap did Alyssa Milano star in?
charmed
Would you capitalize the North Star in this sentence You can see the North Star from the mountain?
No, "North Star" should not be capitalized in this sentence because it is not a proper noun in this context. It is used generically to refer to the star.
How is the pole star used for finding directions'?
the pole star is used for finding for directions because it is always north. if u keep going you could find the north pole
What instruments are used to determine the altitude of the north star?
Instruments such as a sextant or a quadrant can be used to determine the altitude of the North Star. By measuring the angle between the North Star and the horizon, navigators can determine their latitude.
Which planet is called the north star?
No planet is called the North Star. The North Star is actually Polaris, which is a star located close to the north celestial pole. It appears stationary in the night sky, and has been used for navigation by many civilizations throughout history.
Why do you think Frederick Douglass called his newspaper the north star?
Frederick Douglass called his newspaper The North Star because the north star was the star that fugitive slaves on the underground railroad used to guide themselves to freedom.
What is the name for current north star?
The North Star is called Polaris. At night, it is often the brightest star in the north. It used to be used as a way to navigate at night, and still is in some parts of the world.
Why is north star used for navigation?
because its in the south?
Why can't we see the star in the daytime?
The atmosphere is way too bright. - However, you can see bright stars, or planets, if you know exactly where to look. I have often seen planet Venus during the daytime, even at noon. However, the sun is a star, so one star is easy to see in the daytime (not directly!).
What star do you see in the daytime?
The Sun or daystar as Shakespeare referred to it.
