0
Polaris
Polaris is Earth's current northern pole star, and thus is commonly referred to as the North Star. Historically, Polaris was used by sailors and navigators to determine their current latitude while crossing oceans. Please place all questions about Polaris, the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor, into this category.
500 Questions
At which New york State location will an observer most likley measure the altitude of Polaris as aproximately 42 degrees?
Asked by Wiki User
Jamestown
Each night a passenger on the ship observed polaris. what best describes the observed changes in the altitude of polaris made by the passenger during the voyage?
Asked by Wiki User
Each night, the altitude decreases in the northern sky.
What is the spectral class of polaris?
Asked by Wiki User
Polaris is listed as F7 in the Sky Catalogue 2000.0.
What constellation is Polaris in?
Asked by Wiki User
It is at the tail end of the little dipper, which is part of Ursa Minor, the little bear.(:
Which does not belong Taurus Pegasus Aquarus polaris?
Asked by Wiki User
Polaris. It is a star, the others are constellations.
What is the legend behind the constellation polaris?
Asked by Wiki User
Polaris is NOT a constellation - it is a star. It's the North Star, meaning, it is directly above Earth's North Pole.
What is the altitude of polaris above the northern horizon for observer a?
Asked by Wiki User
90 degrees
What is the luminosity of polaris?
Asked by Wiki User
Polaris has a luminosity of 2,200 solar luminosities.
What could be the approximate location of an observer if he measured the altitude of Polaris to be 41 degrees above the horizon?
Asked by Wiki User
New York City.
Is polaris on the end of the handle of big dipper or the little dipper?
Asked by Wiki User
Little dipper
What is top speed and horse power for a 1999 polaris indy xcr 700?
Asked by Gerry Raymond
105-110 mph
How do you find the North Star?
Asked by Gissel Bustamante
You can use the Big Dipper to find Polaris, which is also known as the North Star. Notice that a line from the two outermost stars in the bowl of the Big Dipper points to Polaris. And notice that Polaris marks the tip of the handle of the Little Dipper.
