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Could people in the southern hemisphere use the north star?
no, because since the earth is a sphere, you can not see around it ,and since the north pole points to the north star, you can not see the north star.
Can you see the north star in Thailand?
You can see the North Star almost anywhere in the northern hemisphere, starting a few degrees north of the equator.
When traveling north from the US into Canada you'll see the North Star Polaris getting lower in the sky?
No, when travelling north, you'll see it get higher and higher.
What is astronomical north?
astronomical north is a more specific reference to the north star. The north star is actually part of a 3 star constellation that is moving, as a result, true north is falling between two stars in the constellation. True North represents what the direct actual north is, but astronomical north is referring to what we see as north by the stars.
Why can you see Ursa minor all year?
The beginning of the little dipper is the north star, if you live in the northern hemisphere you can see the north star all year round so you can see the little dipper all year round.
Where can you see the north star?
You can see the north star from anywhere in the northern hemisphere that is not cloudy and that is in night. It is easier to see the further north you are.
Could people in the southern hemisphere use the north star?
no, because since the earth is a sphere, you can not see around it ,and since the north pole points to the north star, you can not see the north star.
Can you see the north star in Thailand?
You can see the North Star almost anywhere in the northern hemisphere, starting a few degrees north of the equator.
Would you capitalize the North Star in this sentence You can see the North Star from the mountain?
Yes.
Can people who live south of the Equator see the North Star?
No, due to the shape of the earth you can not see the North Star below the equator.
Can you see the North Star from California?
Yes. The North Star is visible anywhere in the northern hemisphere.
How does a compass know north from south?
If you see the big dipper the brightest star will be the north star
What is the meaning of polaris?
The polestar. See North star, under North.
What was the disadvantage off using the north star to determine direction?
some time there is a Storm and you can't see the star so that is the disadvantage of using a north star
When was the North Star published?
The North Star was an anti-slavery newspaper that was published until 1851. See the link for further information.
If you look north at night and see a star left of polaris what direction will the star appear to move due to the motion of earth?
North
Can you see the north star from England with the naked eye?
Indeed you can.
