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The needle of a compass can point to any star you'd like it to. Just flip and turn the compass and the needle will be in different directions, poinling to different stars. But a compass isn't anything to do with stars. Tatyana Martynova

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What do the points of a compass star represent?

The points of a compass star represent the cardinal directions: North, South, East, and West. These directions help with navigation and orientation, providing a frame of reference for determining location and direction.


Where would a compass point to in space?

In space, a compass would not be able to function properly as it relies on Earth's magnetic field for orientation. Without a magnetic field, the needle in a compass would not have a specific direction to point to.


How do constellations help travelers determine their direction?

Constellations can help travelers determine their direction by acting as natural compass points. By identifying key constellations in the night sky, such as the North Star, travelers can orient themselves and navigate based on their position relative to these reference points. This method has been used for centuries by sailors, hikers, and explorers to find their way.


What is the star on the compass in wolf quest mean?

The star on the compass in WolfQuest represents the location of your den, which serves as your home base and safe spot in the game. It helps you navigate back to your den easily so you can rest, heal and raise your pups.


What direction does the Earth's axis always point in?

Currently, the north end of the Earth's rotation axis points toward a point in the skythat happens to be only about 1/3 of a degree from a relatively bright star. The resultis that the star seems to never move, and is called "The North Star".

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What is the name of the star a compass points to?

north star


Does a compass point true north magnetic north or at the north pole?

North Star points at True North, you can use a compass and north star to see how far off magnetic north is from your location. .


How does a compass know north from south?

A compass works by aligning itself with the Earth's magnetic field. One end of the compass needle is attracted to the Earth's magnetic north pole, which is near the geographical north pole. This alignment allows the compass needle to point north-south accurately.


What do the points of a compass star represent?

The points of a compass star represent the cardinal directions: North, South, East, and West. These directions help with navigation and orientation, providing a frame of reference for determining location and direction.


North star is most accurate celestial body to calculate?

The North Star points towards the compass point North.


Where would a compass point to in space?

In space, a compass would not be able to function properly as it relies on Earth's magnetic field for orientation. Without a magnetic field, the needle in a compass would not have a specific direction to point to.


What is a Nautical Star Is it the same as a Compass Rose?

My Guess it is the same thing! The device has 8 Points and is used to show the orientation of North (and other compass points) On a map or nautical chart. The Ground-pounding Army preferred the term (North turning arrow) wanting to eschew Naval jargon. Compass Rose only vaguely resembles a rose. It is very attractive symbol and was also associated with the Intelligence gathering services in Black with White points or numbers. Again I have never heard the term Nautical star-Am Familiar with Compass Rose and North-turning arrow.


What did the Roman army use as a compass?

Romans did not have compasses, however did know of the pole star (which always is directly north).


What always points to the north star?

The south pole das as simple as I can get


What is small drawing on a map that helps you find directions?

the compass rose its the little star thing that points north, south, east, and west.


How do we know where north is?

Look at a map and a compass. Find the Pole Star on a clear night, which points north. Also, the sun is towards the south at noon.


Is the nautical star a symbol of homosexuality?

The Nautical Star dates to Babylonian times, and has never been a symbol of homosexuality. Further Information: The Nautical Star is an obsolete term for the 32-point compass rose. While most people are familiar with a 4-point or 8-point compass rose that show the primary (or secondary in the case of 8), the "nautical star" had 32 points that give it the shape of a star.