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When traveling north from the US into Canada you'll see the North Star Polaris getting lower in the sky?
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No, when travelling north, you'll see it get higher and higher.
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Does the northern star get brighter when traveling north?
No. It just becomes higher in the sky. If you were to stand at the North Pole,the 'North Star' (Polaris) would appear almost directly overhead.
What is the another name of pole star?
North star, or Polaris, is the name of a bright star that is CURRENTLY near the celestial north pole. Since the position of the north pole will change in the future, Polaris will still be called Polaris, but it will no longer be the north star.
Is rigel the closest to Polaris the North star?
No. Rigel is in Orion is is pretty far from 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.
What is also known as the north star?
Polaris
When traveling north from the US into Canada you'll see the North Star Polaris gets?
Closer to overhead.
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
Does the northern star get brighter when traveling north?
No. It just becomes higher in the sky. If you were to stand at the North Pole,the 'North Star' (Polaris) would appear almost directly overhead.
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Why is Polaris called the north star?
Polaris is called the north star because it is directly above Earth's north pole. So, if you find Polaris in the sky, that direction is north. Actually, Polaris is very close, but not exactly in line with the north pole. It is off by about 0.7 degrees.
What is another word for the North Star?
The name of the north star is Polaris. As the brightest star in the constellation of Ursa Minor it is also called alpha Ursae Minoris. It is actually a multiple star comprised of Polaris Aa, Polaris Ab and Polaris B.
What is the another name of pole star?
North star, or Polaris, is the name of a bright star that is CURRENTLY near the celestial north pole. Since the position of the north pole will change in the future, Polaris will still be called Polaris, but it will no longer be the north star.
Can you only see polaris when you are traveling north?
No. If you are travelling due West, in the Northern Hemisphere, it should be visible to your right. If you are travelling due East, it should be visible to your left.
When you are facing Polaris you are?
You are facing North.
Why is the Polaris the north star?
Because the earth's north pole happens to point [very close] to Polaris.
Why did the slaves use the north star for freedom?
They were traveling north, so the North Star was their guide.
What was the north star?
The star "Polaris" is the North Star.
