2006-12-12 18:50:14 · 9 answers · asked by CluelessOne 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Polaris and the big dipper (cons) have been a favorite. Although the brightest I think is Sirius.
2006-12-12 18:53:20 · answer #1 · answered by Niknok 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answers you've been given are correct; but nobody has explained why -- so let me.
The North Star (Polaris) is the star by which sailors navigated, because it's the only star in the heavens that does not move. It is stationary the year round, thereby making it perfect for navigation. You always know where you are by finding it.
No, it's not the brightest star -- the brightest star is Sirius, in Canis Major.
2006-12-12 18:55:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
North Star dude
2006-12-12 18:57:58 · answer #3 · answered by sonic_brain3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is not the brightest, but the best star to navigate by is polaris
2006-12-12 18:51:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the northern hemisphere, polaris, the north star doesnt turn (or appear to turn, actualy the Earth is doing the turning) as the other stars do, it always stays pretty close to north. In the southern hemisphere, they use the southern cross.
2006-12-12 18:54:37 · answer #5 · answered by Big hands Big feet 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the north star
Yes it's the brightest
2006-12-12 18:52:30 · answer #6 · answered by bartman40467 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the north star..
2006-12-12 18:52:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am pretty sure it is the north star and yes i think it is the brightest star i know it is the biggest star
2006-12-12 18:59:29 · answer #8 · answered by jeremy b 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋
durrrrr the north star?
2006-12-12 18:51:27 · answer #9 · answered by Christine4tw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋