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Polaris, currently known as the North Star, is not always the North Star due to the precession of the Earth's axis. This slow wobble, caused by gravitational forces from the moon and sun, alters the orientation of Earth's axis over a cycle of approximately 26,000 years. As a result, the position of the North Celestial Pole shifts, meaning that other stars, such as Vega or Thuban, have served as the North Star at different points in history. Eventually, this cycle will lead to Polaris no longer being the North Star in the distant future.
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What is the signifcance of polaris?
Polaris is the North Star. It is said to never move and always point North. Sailors would look for Polaris in the olden days when they needed help finding there way.
What would be the altitude of Polaris the North star for an observer located at 64oN latitude?
The altitude of polaris for an observer is always the same as your latitude so it would be 64oN
What star always appeards in the same positin is in the night sky?
Polaris or the North Star
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 common name for Polaris, the North Star?
The common name for Polaris, the North Star, is simply "Polaris."
What was the north star?
The star "Polaris" is the North Star.
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 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.
What is other name for the star polaris?
The north star is polaris's other name.
What are all the names of Polaris?
Polaris and the North Star are the only two names I know.
The name of your north star is called?
The North Star is Polaris.
What does earth's axis point towards?
Currently the Earth's pole points toward Polaris in Ursa Minor. 5000 years ago it pointed towards Vega.
