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Are the stars different in the northern hemisphere then the southern hemisphere?
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∙ 11y ago
The constellations are different due to the fact that you're looking completely different parts of the sky. However, some constellations which are directly above the Earth's equatorial regions remain the same.
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Why do the Alaskans and australians see different stars?
They see the Northern and Southern constellation stars respectiively.
The name of cluster of stars on New-Zealand flag?
The Stars on the New Zealand flag represent the Southern Cross Star constellation which is only visible in the Southern Hemisphere, and south of latitude 30 degrees in the Northern hemisphere. The formation actually omits the fifth star in the constellation.
What is the first day of spring southern hemisphere?
Thursday, December 22, 2011Friday, December 21, 2012
Why do astronomers in the UK need to work with astronomers in South Africa?
So that the whole sky is covered. In the northern hemisphere, you don't get to see all of the stars in the southern skies and vice versa. If you are observing something that moves from the south to the northern skies then you need to involve someone in the southern hemisphere. Also, South Africa is on more or less the same longitude; similar time difference, so observations at each site will be happening at the same time.
Does Mexico see the same number of circumpolar stars as Ann Arbor?
Yes it does; both places are located on the Northern Hemisphere.
Can you see the same stars anywhere on earth?
No; the sky looks entirely different in the Southern Hemisphere vs. the Northern Hemisphere.
What is the southern hemisphere?
Very different then the Northern Hemisphere as far as constellations are concerned, but overall, very similar. Check out the star maps in the link below and you can compare them.
How did they find stars useful in the past?
They used them to navigate (for instance, the Southern Cross in the Southern Hemisphere or the Northern Star in the Northern Hemisphere) or to build their farming and religious calendars.
Can you see northern hemisphere stars from southern hemisphere?
Yes. The stars are the same in both hemispheres. Remember that people used to sail around the world just by looking at the stars. That is because the stars are the same.
In which direction do the stars appear to move?
In the northern hemisphere they appear to move counter clockwise; In the southern hemisphere they appear to move clockwise.
How many stars are in Draco?
Draco, or "The Dragon", is located in the northern sky and is never seen from the southern hemisphere. There are 17 main stars in the constellation.
Circumpolar stars can be seen all night long during the entire year because they are?
Always above the horizon at your latitude. In the northern hemisphere this will be the northern horizon and the reverse for the southern hemisphere.
Star Movement across sky southern hemisphere?
They rotate around the southern celestial pole the same as they would in the northern hemisphere. Only difference is the stars that are visible. Hope that helps.
Why do Alaskans and Australians see different stars?
They see the Northern and Southern constellation stars respectiively.
Why do the Alaskans and australians see different stars?
They see the Northern and Southern constellation stars respectiively.
What is one of the pointer stars?
Alpha Ursae Majoris (Dubhe) and Beta Ursae Majoris (Merak), which point to Polaris. (Northern Hemisphere)Alpha Centauri and Beta Centauri, which point to the Southern Cross. (Southern Hemisphere)
What is the main stars in the Southern Hemisphere?
The Southern Cross group.
