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What star was once a northern polar star?
Thuban, also known as Alpha Draconis, was once the northern polar star around 2700 BC. This star was closest to the point in the sky around which the entire northern sky appeared to rotate due to Earth's axial precession.
How can you determine your latitude in the northern hemisphere just by using a star?
To determine your latitude in the northern hemisphere using a star, measure the angle between the horizon and the star using a sextant. This angle is called the star's altitude. If you know the star's declination (which is constant), subtract it from 90 degrees minus the star's altitude to find your latitude.
What is a star above the north pole that helps find constellation?
The bright star near the North Pole is none other than Polaris, or the North Star, and is the 45th brightest star in the night sky. It is the one most closely aligned with the Earth's axis at its northern end and is considered very useful for navigation purposes.
What are the elements of the star enif?
Epsilon Pegasi (Enif) is the brightest star in the northern constellation of Pegasus.It has a spectral type of K2, so it is an orange supergiant.
Is Sirius visible at night in the northern hemisphere during the summer?
Yes, Sirius is a bright star and is visible in the northern hemisphere during the summer months. It is one of the brightest stars in the night sky and can be seen low on the horizon in the southeast during the summer evenings.
When was The Northern Star created?
The Northern Star was created in 1876.
When was Northern Star - Northern Illinois University - created?
Northern Star - Northern Illinois University - was created in 1899.
When was Northern Star Records created?
Northern Star Records was created in 2005.
What is the Greek letter for the northern star?
The Greek letter for Northern Star is L
Another name for the northern star?
Another name for the northern star people is Polaris
When was Northern Star - song - created?
Northern Star - song - was created on 1999-11-22.
When was By the Light of the Northern Star created?
By the Light of the Northern Star was created on 2009-05-29.
Northern star bmx bike is it made in Australia?
There is a 'Northern Star' bicycle company in Melbourne,Australia.
Is the northern sea star a star fish?
No, it is an echinoderm.
What type of star is bootes?
Boötes is a constellation in the northern sky not a single star.
How do you find the latitude using the northern star?
No
Which is the brightest star in the northern sky?
Sirius
