in case you get lost ! Dur ,the slaved used it to guide the way to freedom
Polaris and the North Star are the only two names I know.
The idea is there, but a couple of important terms are swapped.The altitude of the North Star above the northern horizon is approximately equal tothe observer's north latitude.
The North Star is Polaris.
The most important star for Earth is the Sun. It provides heat and light, which are essential for life on our planet. Without the Sun, Earth would not have the necessary conditions to support life as we know it.
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.
The North Star is a star that where ever you are, when you look at it, that is north. It helped explorers to know which way is north;)
It always appears due north in the sky and is a reasonably bright star
If you face the North Star you are facing north, and this helps you to know your direction.
it lets you know which way is north!!
Because it represents the "North Star" that the three wise men followed.
It is not the brightest star in the sky, as many people think. It's important because it marks, roughly, the "North Pole of the sky".
it use to be a map to know which way is west or north or whatever
Exactly what do you mean by this? I don't know. But Harriet did not lead the slaves to any star. She led them through an underground railroad.
Polaris and the North Star are the only two names I know.
The North Star, also know as Polaris, is less than one degree from the sky's north pole.
The star "Polaris" is the North Star.
The North Star, also known as Polaris, is the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor. It is the star closest to the north celestial pole, making it an important navigational aid for determining direction.