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With a bit of skill it can tell you which way is North. And if you have North you can also figure out the other directions. Keeps you from going in cicrcles and can help you making your way back to civilization.
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With a bit of skill it can tell you which way is North. And if you have North you can also figure out the other directions. Keeps you from going in circles and can help you making your way back to civilization.
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Why is polaris so useful?
polaris useful becaused polaris forecast weather
Is Polaris A a Red Giant?
No. Polaris is a multiple star system. In the late 18th century it was resolved into two components, Polaris A and Polaris B. Later, Polaris A was resolved further into Polaris Aa and Polaris Ab. Neither Polaris Aa nor Polaris Ab are red giants. Aa is a supergiant and Ab is a dwarf; both of them are spectral class F ("yellow-white").
Which star is densest Antares spica or Polaris?
polaris
Would Polaris be overhead if you were at the South Pole?
No, Polaris would not be overhead if you were at the South Pole. The North Star -- Polaris -- is not visible from the Southern Hemisphere.
In what situations is a pocket compass most useful?
The pocket compass is most useful for those adventurous people who do mountain or forest exploration, mountain climbing, hiking or when one is lost in the dessert.
Why is polaris so useful?
polaris useful becaused polaris forecast weather
Why is polaris useful to sea trawlers?
Polaris is the North Star that the fishing or shrimping vessels use in navigation. eD.
Why is Polaris useful for navigation?
It is useful because it is directly above Earth's north pole so if you were traveling north, you would know what to follow
How would polaris be helpful if you were lost at sea?
follow the nothern star to shore
How does the position of Polaris help people?
There are a couple of reasons that make Polaris, the north star, very useful. First of all, Polaris is not DIRECTLY above the North Pole; it's about two thirds of a degree off. But that's close enough so that if we assume that Polaris is exactly above the North Pole, you won't go very far off. So if you can see Polaris, you know which direction is north. If you measure the elevation angle above the horizon of Polaris, your reading is your latitude. No calculation is necessary!
The sailing crew lost its way on the open seas what celestial body will help them find their way home?
The North Star, Polaris.
Why might it be useful to know the exact location of a place?
because you might get lost
Is a red giant a polaris?
No. Polaris is a multiple star system. In the late 18th century it was resolved into two components, Polaris A and Polaris B. Later, Polaris A was resolved further into Polaris Aa and Polaris Ab. Neither Polaris Aa nor Polaris Ab are red giants. Aa is a supergiant and Ab is a dwarf; both of them are spectral class F ("yellow-white").
Is Polaris A a Red Giant?
No. Polaris is a multiple star system. In the late 18th century it was resolved into two components, Polaris A and Polaris B. Later, Polaris A was resolved further into Polaris Aa and Polaris Ab. Neither Polaris Aa nor Polaris Ab are red giants. Aa is a supergiant and Ab is a dwarf; both of them are spectral class F ("yellow-white").
Which star is cooler Polaris or Regulus?
i think polaris
Who makes the polaris sportman 90 for polaris?
The machine is designed by Polaris and built by Aeon.
What is a star above the north pole that helps find constellation?
The bright star near the North Pole is none other than Polaris, or the North Star, and is the 45th brightest star in the night sky. It is the one most closely aligned with the Earth's axis at its northern end and is considered very useful for navigation purposes.
