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The North Star, a.k.a. Polaris.

The North Star, a.k.a. Polaris.

The North Star, a.k.a. Polaris.

The North Star, a.k.a. Polaris.

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Aurora borealis is a name for what natural phenomenon?

The aurora borealis night-sky displays are also known as the northern lights, or the northern polar lights.(or the southern (polar) lights, depending on where you live)In the Southern Hemisphere this phenomenon is also known as the aurora australis.


Where do continental polar air masses come from?

Continental polar air masses originate over cold, dry regions in the northern hemisphere, such as northern Canada and Siberia. These air masses form when cold air masses move southward from the polar regions and become isolated over land, leading to cooling and drying.


What constellation is thuban on?

Thuban is in the constellation Draco. Third star from the end of the tail of the dragon. About 5000 years ago it used to be the Polar star due to the slow wobble of the Earth as it rotates on its axis.


Which zone includes the climate in the northern and southernmost areas of the earth?

The polar zone includes the climate in the northern and southernmost areas of the Earth. These regions experience extremely cold temperatures and are characterized by long winters and short summers. The polar zones are located around the North and South Poles.


Which animals can be found in the northern polar region?

Animals found in the northern polar region include polar bears, Arctic foxes, Arctic hares, reindeer, muskoxen, walruses, seals, and various species of birds like puffins and snowy owls. These animals are well-adapted to survive in the extreme cold and harsh conditions of the Arctic environment.

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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.


Do polar bears live in northern or southern hemisphere?

Northern. Polar Bears are found in the Arctic.


When did Order of the Polar Star happen?

Order of the Polar Star happened in 1748.


When was Order of the Polar Star created?

Order of the Polar Star was created in 1748.


When was Polar Star - novel - created?

Polar Star - novel - was created in 1989.


How was the Northern Star helpful to people?

The northern star is aligned with the north pole. Thusly it tells you where due north is. Once a person knows where north is, any direction can be figured out. That is why it is used for navigation.


Where does a continental polar air masses form?

A continental polar air mass forms over land in northern Canada. A continental polar air mass forms inland from the oceans of Northern Russia, Siberia and Northern Canada.


How many pages does Polar Star - novel - have?

Polar Star - novel - has 384 pages.


An animal found in polar lands in the northern hemisphere?

The polar bear


In the northern polar region what are the dominant animals?

Mainly Polar Bears.


When was The Northern Star created?

The Northern Star was created in 1876.


What is the ISBN of Polar Star novel?

The ISBN of Polar Star - novel - is 0-345-36765-0.