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Why is Neptune closer to Earth than Polaris?
because polaris a star
What is altitude of polaris at equator?
The altitude of Polaris at the equator is 0 degrees. This means that Polaris is directly on the horizon and not visible at all from the equator. Polaris can only be seen in the northern hemisphere at latitudes above 23.5 degrees.
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 are all the names of Polaris?
Polaris and the North Star are the only two names I know.
What is polaris longitude?
Polaris is a star, not located on the surface of the Earth, so it doesn't have a longitude.
If you are facing Polaris which compass direction is at your back?
If you are facing Polaris, which is located near the North Celestial Pole, then the compass direction at your back would be south. Polaris is commonly used for navigation in the Northern Hemisphere, as it indicates true north. Therefore, standing with Polaris in front of you, you are oriented toward the north and facing away from the south.
What is the usage of north star or polaris?
The usage of the north star, or Polaris, is to find which way you are facing. If you are facing in the direction of it, you are facing north. If you are facing the opposite direction of the north star, you are facing south. If you are facing left of the north star, you are facing east. If you are facing right of the north star, you are facing west.
What compass direction is the observer facing when viewing polaris?
You would face north.
How many years does it take for the earth to move to a different position facing polaris?
about 25,000 years
What is the orientation of the cup of the little dipper with respect to Polaris?
The cup of the Little Dipper is oriented with its opening facing towards Polaris, which is the North Star. This means that the handle of the Little Dipper points away from Polaris. The configuration allows observers in the Northern Hemisphere to use Polaris as a reference point for locating the Little Dipper in the night sky.
What makes polaris useful for night-time navigation?
Polaris just happens to be positioned almost (but not quite exactly!) above the North Pole. So if you are facing Polaris, you are facing almost exactly north. If you measure the altitude of Polaris as an angle above the horizon, you can read your latitude directly on your sextant. It isn't exact; you need to apply a small correction based on the date and time, but it's the easiest latitude measurement you'll ever do. Even without the correction, it is only off by about 2/3 of a minute of arc, or 40 minutes of latitude.
What direction do you face when you locate the polaris?
Polaris is the star which lies within a degree of the celestial north pole, so you are facing north. It is a widely believed but incorrect idea that Polaris is very bright; it is not, but it is bright enough for you to see it on a moonless night. It is found at the end of the 'tail' of Ursa Minor, or the Little Dipper, and the Big Dipper points to it.
Is Polaris A a Red Giant?
No. Polaris is a multiple star system. In the late 18th century it was resolved into two components, Polaris A and Polaris B. Later, Polaris A was resolved further into Polaris Aa and Polaris Ab. Neither Polaris Aa nor Polaris Ab are red giants. Aa is a supergiant and Ab is a dwarf; both of them are spectral class F ("yellow-white").
Is a red giant a polaris?
No. Polaris is a multiple star system. In the late 18th century it was resolved into two components, Polaris A and Polaris B. Later, Polaris A was resolved further into Polaris Aa and Polaris Ab. Neither Polaris Aa nor Polaris Ab are red giants. Aa is a supergiant and Ab is a dwarf; both of them are spectral class F ("yellow-white").
Which star is cooler Polaris or Regulus?
i think polaris
Who makes the polaris sportman 90 for polaris?
The machine is designed by Polaris and built by Aeon.
Is Honda better than polaris?
polaris
