2007-09-16 11:02:54 · 13 answers · asked by richard p 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Another name for the North Star is Polaris. Also, Alpha Ursae Minoris.
2007-09-16 11:10:21 · answer #1 · answered by William 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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Polaris is not exactly at the celestial pole, as this time-exposure photo shows. In 2006 it was 42' away from the pole.
The North Star is a title of the star best suited for navigation northwards. A candidate for navigation northward must be viewable from Earth and circumpolar to the north celestial pole. The current one is Polaris. It is the star at the end of the "handle" of the Little Dipper asterism in the constellation Ursa Minor. It is close to the celestial North Pole, but off by about two-thirds of 1°.
2007-09-16 11:11:50 · answer #2 · answered by macdoodle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The North Star is also called Polaris, or the Pole Star. Polaris is the star that the earth's axis points toward in the Northern sky.
To find Polaris in the sky, locate the Big Dipper and follow the two stars at the end of the basin upward. This should lead you directly to Polaris. It is the last star in the tail of the Little Dipper.
2007-09-16 11:10:40 · answer #3 · answered by DodgerDave 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Polaris is another name for the North Star. Also, the north star's altitude is equal to the latitude of the observer. For example, if the observer stood at 60 degrees north, Polaris would be at a 60 degree altitude. Polaris can only be observed by people living in the Northern Hemisphere, also. No Polaris for Australia!
2016-03-13 05:02:32 · answer #4 · answered by Lori 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well sweetie , The North Star is also called Polaris, or the Pole Star. Polaris is the star that the earth's axis points toward in the Northern sky. I hope this helps good question . -B-
2007-09-16 11:29:05 · answer #5 · answered by bubbles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Polaris is the name of the North Star. As it is the brightest star in the Ursa Minor it is also called α Ursae Minoris (Alpha Ursae Minoris).
2007-09-16 11:12:13 · answer #6 · answered by Adrian F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-08-10 10:35:28 · answer #7 · answered by Marilou 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called Polaris. It is unique to other stars because it never moves from the sky.
2007-09-16 11:30:54 · answer #8 · answered by Richard_CA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Polaris.
2007-09-18 15:40:24 · answer #9 · answered by johnandeileen2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Polaris.
2007-09-16 11:06:01 · answer #10 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋