One disadvantage of using the North Star to determine direction is that it can only accurately indicate direction in the northern hemisphere. In the southern hemisphere, there is no equivalent bright star to serve as a reliable directional marker.
Yes, the North Star (Polaris) can be seen from England with the naked eye. It is located close to the north celestial pole, making it visible from most of the northern hemisphere including England.
The North Star is Polaris.
If you are at the North Pole, you'll see the star Polaris near the zenit (altitude almost 90 degrees).
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.
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You can see the north star from anywhere in the northern hemisphere that is not cloudy and that is in night. It is easier to see the further north you are.
You can see the North Star almost anywhere in the northern hemisphere, starting a few degrees north of the equator.
No, due to the shape of the earth you can not see the North Star below the equator.
Yes. The North Star is visible anywhere in the northern hemisphere.
The polestar. See North star, under North.
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No, "North Star" should not be capitalized in this sentence because it is not a proper noun in this context. It is used generically to refer to the star.
The North Star was an anti-slavery newspaper that was published until 1851. See the link for further information.
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No, Australia cannot see the North Star in the night sky because it is located in the northern hemisphere and is not visible from the southern hemisphere.