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First, look for the bid dipper in the sky. A line through, the two stars fartherest away from the beginning of the handle of the dipper may be extended to lead you to the pole star- this is North. So the opposite direction will be South
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How did Captain Robert Falcon Scott find Antarctica?
Both expeditions were guided by the stars, using a sextant to find the latitude and longitude for their destination.
Navigation on the sea by using the position of the stars to find one's way was made much easier in previous centuries by the invention of what instrument?
It is called an astrolabe.
How can the southern cross star constellation be used to find south?
the southern cross constellation can be used to find south is once located the southern cross measure 5 1/2 times south east direction an you will find south . to see the picture which will help you find due south using the southern cross look under related link adn click om picture and the disgram should come up
How is the night sky mapped?
the night sky is mapped using the stars
How did people use seven stars of matariki to navigate?
They used the stars to navigate by using the north star
How do you find south using the stars?
first you look for the big dipper in the sky. A line through, the two stars fartherst away from the beginning of the 'handle' of the dipper may be extended to lead you to the pole star - this is north, so, the opposite direction will be south.
How can you use the stars to find north?
you can find the north by using stars.POLARIS
When was Memphis South Stars created?
Memphis South Stars was created in 1967.
When did Birmingham South Stars end?
Birmingham South Stars ended in 1983.
When was Birmingham South Stars created?
Birmingham South Stars was created in 1982.
Can you find sea stars on shore ate myrtle beach SC?
It is possible for a person to find sea stars on the shore at Myrtle Beach, SC. Sea stars are also known as star fish. South Carolina is located in the southeastern part of the U.S.
How did Captain Robert Falcon Scott find Antarctica?
Both expeditions were guided by the stars, using a sextant to find the latitude and longitude for their destination.
How can you find polaris using the big dipper?
The two stars in the front of the bowl of the Big Dipper point to Polaris.
What effects doe lengthening the distance from the observer have on parallax?
The parallax should get smaller and harder to notice although in astronomy there are techniques used to find the parallax of stars by using the Earth's position around the sun to find the distance of the stars.
What are pointer stars?
Pointer stars are stars which are used to find an area of the sky. For example, you might be looking for a dim galaxy or small star. You can use two bright stars on a map, find those in the sky, and then find the approximate position of what you are trying to look at by using the location and spacing of the more obvious pointer stars.
Who first thought of using a telescope for looking at the stars?
Galileo is the first thought of using a telescope for looking at the stars.
What are the stars that never set?
Those are called "circumpular" stars. Exactly which stars are circumpolar depends on your location. For example, if you live 30° south of the equator, all stars that are up to 30° from the south pole of the sky will never set.
