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Polaris, also known as the north star or pole star.

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Why does the pole star stay due north while the rest of the plow can be in all positions around the pole star?

The stars don't move, the Earth (and you) does. You're spinning (once a day) around a line drawn from the north pole to Polaris.


Why pole star called dhruv tara in Hindi?

Pole star WHEN DIRECTION


What is is the pole star?

The brightest star among the other stars in the night sky is called pole star.


Is the north star the same as the pole star?

North star is the polar star, not the pole star.The North Star is the pole star; it is diredtly above the North pole and is called Polaris. A polar star is a star in close proximity to the polar region such as Sigma Octantis, the Southern star which is close to but not directly over the South pole.


What is the name of the constellation of the pole star in the age of the pharaohs?

The pole star, also referred to as the north star or Polaris, is a large star not unlike our own sun. Polaris has been called many different things over the centuries some have included; lodestar (14th century) and Mismar from medieval Islam.


Why does the pole star remain stationary?

The Pole Star appears to remain stationary because it is directly above the North Pole.


Is the pole star real?

Yes, the pole star is real and it is also known as Polaris. It is a bright star located almost directly above the North Pole, making it appear stationary as the Earth rotates. The pole star has been used for navigation by many civilizations throughout history.


What is another name for the pole star?

North StarThe name of the pole star is polaris.Polaris, also called the "North Star".


How can you locate pole star?

With the help of uras major we can locate the pole star. To locate the pole star at the end of ursa major. Whe it is visible in summer and imagine the line in north direction. It will led us to see the pole star.


How is the pole star used for finding directions'?

the pole star is used for finding for directions because it is always north. if u keep going you could find the north pole


What is a polestar by legal definition?

There is no legal definition for pole star.There is no legal definition for pole star.There is no legal definition for pole star.There is no legal definition for pole star.


Is the star betelgeuse over the north pole?

No. Far from it. Polaris, also called the North Star and the Pole Star, is situated within about 2/3 of a degree of the North Celestial Pole.