they were smart
In some Polynesian cultures, the seven stars of Matariki were used as navigation aids for voyaging. By observing the position and alignment of these stars, navigators could determine their latitude and direction while at sea. They would use this knowledge in conjunction with other navigation techniques such as reading wave patterns, bird behavior, and cloud formations to navigate across the vast oceans.
A pattern of stars in the sky is called a constellation. Constellations are groups of stars that appear to form a recognizable shape or figure when viewed from Earth. Astronomers use constellations to help navigate and identify objects in the night sky.
You can use a stargazing app on your smartphone or a physical star chart to help you identify constellations in the night sky. These tools can help you navigate and locate specific stars and groupings to identify the constellations.
Sailors use a sextant to navigate by measuring the angle between celestial bodies, such as the sun and stars, and the horizon. This instrument allows them to determine their latitude and longitude, which is essential for charting their course at sea. By taking observations at specific times and using astronomical tables, sailors can accurately pinpoint their position. The sextant has been a critical tool in maritime navigation for centuries.
A constellation is a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the sky. They have been named and identified by different cultures throughout history to help navigate the night sky and tell stories. Astronomers use constellations as a way to organize and locate stars in the sky.
You use the stars to navigate
Probably the use of fire, or the use of the stars to navigate.
Modern ships navigate by use of GPS units and computers. In past times, mariners used visual aids like a sextant to navigate using the stars and sun.
In some Polynesian cultures, the seven stars of Matariki were used as navigation aids for voyaging. By observing the position and alignment of these stars, navigators could determine their latitude and direction while at sea. They would use this knowledge in conjunction with other navigation techniques such as reading wave patterns, bird behavior, and cloud formations to navigate across the vast oceans.
they use compass' and map.Also before maps were invented they used the sun,moon,stars, and color of ocean (if at sea)
Ancient sailors used the stars to navigate between ports.
Well, on MY planet, there is only one moon. Not sure about your planet. Here the sailors generally do not navigate by the moon- but they do use stars. In the north, sailors use the Pole Star, also called the North Star or Polaris. In the far south, you can't see Polaris, so sailors use other groups of stars, like the Southern Cross.
Karana uses the stars to help her navigate because they provide a reliable and fixed point of reference in the night sky. By observing the positions of certain stars, she can determine her direction and make sure she is heading towards her destination. This knowledge helps her stay on course and avoid getting lost at sea.
Until the arrival the Europeans, Maori did not use or need to use a collective name for themselves. By the 1830's, they had come to use the word 'Maori' meaning 'normal' or 'natural' people.
The plants they used was harakeke (maori word for Flax)
You can find a Maori translator at the related link below.
Yes. The word 'kiwi' is a Maori word. It is the name the Maori use for the small flightless birds belonging to the family Apterygidae.