Navigators measured the angle of Polaris (North Star) at their home port. To return they sailed until the star was at the angle of home port - then turn left or right and "sail down the latitude," keeping the angle the same all the way.
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They used the star constellation Ursa Minor, called by ancient writers the 'Phoenician Star'.
Polaris, the North Star.
It allowed them to navigate out of the sight of land and so take direct courses across the Mediterranean Sea and into the Atlantic and to Britain.
It allowed them to navigate out of the sight of land and so take direct courses across the Mediterranean Sea and into the Atlantic and to Britain.
It can tell you which way is north
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The North Star, or Polaris, has been a crucial navigational aid for sailors due to its position nearly directly above the North Pole. It remains relatively fixed in the night sky, allowing sailors to determine true north and establish their latitude. By measuring the angle of the North Star above the horizon, mariners could accurately plot their position and navigate across open waters, especially during long voyages. Its reliability made it a vital tool for exploration and maritime trade.
At first they sailed around coastlines, then worked ot how to use the polar star to keep their bearings when away from land.
Navigation out of sight of land using the Polar Star.
the star, like the guiding north star is for sailors and stuff, also i think a horse?
A. the earth is round