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Another name for the northern star?
Another name for the northern star people is Polaris
Does polaris emit light?
Yes. Polaris is a star and stars emit light. It's commen name is the Northern Star. ami http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polaris
What is the name of the northern star?
The northern star is called Polaris. It is located almost directly above the North Pole and remains relatively stationary while the other stars appear to rotate around it.
Which star can be seen anywhere in the northern hemisphere on any night of the year?
Polaris, the pole star.
Can you see polaris from south pole?
No... Polaris is another name for the North star - which is only visible in the Northern hemisphere.
What is the nothern star?
The Northern Star is also known as Polaris. This is the star that the Earth's axis of rotation approximately points to.
Which star seems to be in a fixed position?
Polaris or the North Star or also known as the Pole star. It is in the northern skies and stays in more or less the same position since it lies on the celestial pole.
The northern star is in what constellation?
The North Star, also known as Polaris, is located in the constellation Ursa Minor (the Little Bear). It is the brightest star in the constellation and serves as a useful navigational reference point in the northern hemisphere.
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.
Where is the Little Dipper in the summer?
The Little Dipper, which is part of the Ursa Minor constellation, is visible in the northern sky year-round. In the summer months, it can be seen in the northern part of the sky, moving counterclockwise around the North Star (Polaris).
Is zenith and north star the same?
No, zenith and the North Star are not the same. The zenith is the point directly above an observer, whereas the North Star (Polaris) is a star located near the celestial North Pole in the Northern Hemisphere, making it useful for navigation.
What star does the other northern hemisphere stars seem to rotate?
The stars in the northern hemisphere appear to rotate around the North Star, also known as Polaris. This is because Polaris is located very close to the Earth's north celestial pole, making it a useful reference point for navigation.
