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a large machine called the starlight navigator is used to procate where the particular star is and then its named after wherever it is eg north star 224.

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Can satellite navigation be used to locate stars?

No, satellite navigation systems like GPS are designed to locate positions on Earth based on signals from satellites in orbit. To locate stars, astronomers use telescopes and star charts to study their positions in the night sky.


What do you call a group of visible stars in the sky that are broken into boundaries?

A group of visible stars in the sky that is divided into boundaries is called a constellation. Constellations are patterns formed by stars as seen from Earth and are used for navigation and storytelling in various cultures. Each constellation occupies a specific area of the celestial sphere, making it easier to identify and locate stars.


do the three stars in a row point to a planet?

The three stars in a row often refer to the "belt" of Orion, a prominent constellation. While these stars are not directly pointing to a planet, they can be used as a guide to locate nearby celestial objects. For instance, if you follow the line of Orion's belt, you can find the planet Sirius and other bright stars in the night sky. However, their alignment does not specifically indicate a planet.


Does the celestial sphere exist physically?

No, the celestial sphere is a notional entity which is basically the "background" of stars against which the Sun, planets, etc., appear to move throughout the year. It is convenient for astronomical notation. The ancients used to believe there were some kind of spheres which stars and other celestial objects occupied and which was used to explain their movement.


Why do astronomers find it difficult to locate extrasolar planets with telescopes-?

Light from the stars they orbit makes it difficult to see them.

Related Questions

What is the Orion constellation used for?

It can be used to locate other stars


The constellation that contains the pointer stars used to locate Polaris the North Star is?

Cassiopeia


What instrument is used to help locate a position by using stars and their degree from the horizon?

An Astrolabe.


What directions do you use to locate stars?

you cant really use any direction to locate the stars


How do you you use astrolabe in a sentence?

The scientist used an astrolabe to find the altitude of the sun and stars.


Constellation that contains the pointer stars used to locate Polaris the North Star is?

the Little Bear


How was Pegasus used in navigation?

The constellation of Pegasus is in the northern sky and the Arawak and Warrau people used the stars to represent a grill on stilts. The square of the constellation was also used to locate navigational stars.


Can satellite navigation be used to locate stars?

No, satellite navigation systems like GPS are designed to locate positions on Earth based on signals from satellites in orbit. To locate stars, astronomers use telescopes and star charts to study their positions in the night sky.


The constellation that contains the pointer stars used to locate Polaris and the North Star is?

Ursa Major is the constellation. The 2 stars in the bowl of the dipper point to Polaris. Polaris IS the North Star.


The constellation that contains the pointer stars used to locate Polaris the North Star?

Ursa Major/The Great Bear/The Plough/The Big Dipper/The Drinking Gourd.


what are the different technologies used by skyscout?

Skyscout is manufactured by the company Celestron. It is a computerized, handheld telescope that uses GPS technology to locate stars and constellations in the sky.


What is a star constellation?

A star constellation is a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the night sky. These patterns are often named after mythological characters, animals, or objects. Constellations are used by astronomers and stargazers to help locate and identify stars.