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How did people use seven stars of matariki to navigate?

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?

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.


What tool would you use to identify constellations?

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.


What is the meaning of the constellition?

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.


What invention helped sailors steer without seeing the sun or stars?

The invention that helped sailors steer without seeing the sun or stars is the compass. Compasses use the Earth's magnetic field to show sailors which direction they are heading, helping them navigate even when visibility is poor.

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What are island changes?

You use the stars to navigate


What was considered the first historical science ever used?

Probably the use of fire, or the use of the stars to navigate.


How do ships 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.


How did people use seven stars of matariki to navigate?

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.


What did explorers use to navigate?

they use compass' and map.Also before maps were invented they used the sun,moon,stars, and color of ocean (if at sea)


How do you use navigator in a sentence?

Ancient sailors used the stars to navigate between ports.


Which moon did the sailors use to navigate at night?

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.


Why does karana use the stars to help her navigate?

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.


How does a ship captain navigate a ship?

sometimes by the stars other then that i don't know Ship captains now use the Global Positioning System (GPS).


What plants did maori use to make things?

The plants they used was harakeke (maori word for Flax)


How do you say doesn't use his ears in maori?

You can find a Maori translator at the related link below.


Who called the indigenous people of New Zealand Maori?

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.