2007-06-06 09:13:07 · 10 answers · asked by fedger@rogers.com 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Can you describe the direction and altitude of this object, the time you observe it, and where you are located? The brightest object in the evening sky at the moment is Venus, but it's in the west or northwest at present. There are no bright stars in the north.
Ignore the people who answer Polaris or the North Star; they've obviously never looked at the sky or they would know that Polaris is not a particularly bright star.
2007-06-06 11:31:19 · answer #1 · answered by GeoffG 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
There are 3 bright stars in the northern part of the sky. 2 are currently visible. Of course how far north these stars will appear in the sky would be determined by how far north you live.
From most places in the Nothern Hemisphere, the brightest star that would appear in the nothern part of the sky would Arcturus. It is the 4th brightest star in the evening sky. It is currently visible.
Rising a few hours later in the northern sky would be Vega, which is the 5th brightest star
The 3rd bright star of the northern sky is Capella. Usually seen in the winter sky during early evenings.
Arcturus is the brightest star of the constellation of Bootes. Vega is in Lyra and part of the Summer Triangle. Capella is in Auriga.
2007-06-06 16:20:53 · answer #2 · answered by Cincinnatus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Polaris
the North Star?
2007-06-06 09:20:29 · answer #3 · answered by tom4bucs 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
The brightest star in the northern sky is Polaris.
It is also known as the North Star and is part of the constellation Ursa Major, which is also known as the Big Dipper.
Its the tip of the handle on the dipper, even though Ursa Major represents a bear.
2007-06-06 09:37:53 · answer #4 · answered by Ryan C 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It's called the north star. However it is also known as Polaris.
2007-06-06 09:22:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The star's name is Polaris, more commonly known as the north star. try these websites for some info on it.
2007-06-06 10:11:46 · answer #6 · answered by Math☻Nerd 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You're going to have to be more specific. I really doubt you're referring to the North Star, Polaris, since it's really not all that bright at all.
2007-06-06 09:34:01 · answer #7 · answered by eri 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Vega is hanging low over the mountains to the north in June/July Aug.
2015-06-25 19:54:33 · answer #8 · answered by SKIP 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many brighter stars then Polaris. The brightest is Sirius, at least in the northern hemisphere.
2007-06-06 10:22:26 · answer #9 · answered by Roman Soldier 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Polaris
2007-06-06 09:21:16 · answer #10 · answered by Thinking 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋