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I have never heard this before, but my guess is that, as you face the pole star, everything to the left of it would be west.

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What does the star Rigel mean?

The name Rigel derives from the Arabic Rijl meaning left foot. Since Rigel represents Orion's left foot, the name seemed kind of obvious.


What does nova and white dwarf mean?

A drying star that has collapsed to the size of the earth and is slowly cooling off; located are lower left of the H-R diagram.


What is the term for the tiny and very dense white dwarf star that is left behind after a supernova?

I think that's a pulsar.


Does waxing go on the right or the left?

it goes left because half of the moon reflects off a star called the sun so waxing goes left


The distance between the 'left' and 'right' eyes when measuring stellar parallaxes?

The Earth's orbit - diameter about 300 million km. - is used for this purpose. In other words, the position of a star (compared to objects that are further away) is measured when Earth is at one side of its orbit, and then again 6 months later, when Earth is at the opposite side of its orbit.The Earth's orbit - diameter about 300 million km. - is used for this purpose. In other words, the position of a star (compared to objects that are further away) is measured when Earth is at one side of its orbit, and then again 6 months later, when Earth is at the opposite side of its orbit.The Earth's orbit - diameter about 300 million km. - is used for this purpose. In other words, the position of a star (compared to objects that are further away) is measured when Earth is at one side of its orbit, and then again 6 months later, when Earth is at the opposite side of its orbit.The Earth's orbit - diameter about 300 million km. - is used for this purpose. In other words, the position of a star (compared to objects that are further away) is measured when Earth is at one side of its orbit, and then again 6 months later, when Earth is at the opposite side of its orbit.

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What does a purple and black nautical star mean?

Nautical stars are popular tattoos. The nautical star was originally a symbol for sailors but in present times, despite color, they do not have a meaning.


What is the significance of the colors on a nautical star?

I have heard that for sailor the colors represent port and starboard, Port is left and starboard is right. So a green star would be starboard and on the right, and a red star would be port and on the left. if you are returning home. I dont know what present colors mean but i know the colors for sailing and that sailors used the nautical star as a tattoo for guidance


What does green and black nautical stars mean?

Green and black Nautical star tattoos to my knowledge are a symbol for Irish strength and diversity


How many nautical miles equal a nautical star for sailors tattoos?

1000 miles per nautical star.


What tattoo symbolizes guidance?

nautical star or dragon! nautical star or dragon!


What does the emo star mean?

The emo star is actual a nautical star. The nautical star is usually seen as a tattoo representing membership in the US Navy or Marine Corp. The symbol represents the five pointed star of the US flag and the red/black color pattern represents the compass rose found on old nautical maps. I do not understand why emo's get the tattoo or what it means to them.


What is the star board side of a ship?

the right side. the left is port side


Does a nautical star tattoo on each arm mean you are gay?

Not necessarily. It means whatever you want it to mean. It was originated by sailors who commonly used the stars to guide their way home. They used the nautical star tattoo to help symbolize a safe trip home.


What color of nautical star for butch lesbians?

Usually a blue nautical star was used for butch lesbians.


How to draw a nautical star?

check out this site... it shows you how to draw a nautical star. hope this helps someone. http://www.dragoart.com/how-to-draw-a-nautical-star-t288-1.htm go die in a hole


What is the meaning of 2 nautical star tattoos on your chest?

The meaning of 2 nautical star tattoos on your chest can mean a number of things. There are no standard meanings for tattoos, it is up to the person getting tattooed. Often nautical stars are used as symbols of moving forward, or of being able to follow your path.


Where can a person find an image of a nautical star for a tattoo idea?

The nautical star tattoo ranks among the oldest and most symbolic of tattoo designs. Images of the nautical star can be found in a large number of places such as the Lyricwriter and TattooMeNow.