2006-10-12 16:46:05 · 13 answers · asked by bornruder 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
No, compass is used to navigate on planets. In space it would have to be navigated by the x,y,z plotting points.
2006-10-12 16:50:04 · answer #1 · answered by wowwhatwasthat 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no, i don't think so since only the earth has a north, but the earth moves around the universe (orbits around the sun), so in that case, there isn't a definite north because our north in relationship to the universe would always be in different places, if that makes any sense.
2006-10-12 16:54:38 · answer #2 · answered by chococat 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i thought the north celestial pole extends out into the universe otherwise known as the "celestial sphere" in the northern direction.
2006-10-14 15:33:14 · answer #3 · answered by singmetosleep 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excellent Question. New thoery suggests so...
http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/space/10/09/universe.pill/index.html
Very Interesting.
2006-10-13 14:27:23 · answer #4 · answered by Devin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could call Polaris North, but for the most part, north is relative
2006-10-12 17:27:14 · answer #5 · answered by alphabetagamma34 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
since universe is expanding. mabe there is a north
2006-10-12 20:22:47 · answer #6 · answered by Jeramie L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well since space is apparently infinite and has no apparent metallic plates at the tips so a compass probobaly wont work. ask NASA to take a compass up to space someday.
2006-10-12 16:54:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Good Question! Your thinking outside the box. I would like to think about that one too.
2006-10-12 16:48:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
As a matter of fact it doesn't, infinite in all directions my friend.
2006-10-12 16:49:16 · answer #9 · answered by moon420 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
only if it has a south.
2006-10-12 16:52:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋