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because it lead many famous people to their destination, and it is also known as polaris which is a star that lines up perfectly with Earths axis. It is one reason for the four core seasons
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For sailors in the northern hemisphere, the North Star (also named Polaris) was always visible and known to be in the north. Knowing which way was North also allowed them do determine East, West and South. This allowed sailors to steer the ships in the desired direction at night even though no land marks were visible..
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Why is the star so important in Christmas?
Because it represents the "North Star" that the three wise men followed.
Why north star was important for navigation?
It always appears due north in the sky and is a reasonably bright star
Why is minnesota's nickname The North Star State?
because their motto is 'the north star' so its the north star state
Why did the slaves use the north star for freedom?
They were traveling north, so the North Star was their guide.
How did early travellers use the north star so they wouldn't get lost?
If you face the North Star you are facing north, and this helps you to know your direction.
What makes Polaris the north star?
It is not the brightest star in the sky, as many people think. It's important because it marks, roughly, the "North Pole of the sky".
What was the disadvantage off using the north star to determine direction?
some time there is a Storm and you can't see the star so that is the disadvantage of using a north star
What is the angle between the northern horizon and the North star Polaris if your latitude is 75 degrees north?
The North star will be 75 degrees above the horizon. Whatever degree you are at latitude, the North star will be the same degrees up. So at the north pole (90 degrees north), the star will be at the zenith (straight up). While at the equator (0 degrees north) the star will be at the horizon.
Why is the north star used as a guide for locating directions?
The North Star is at the north always so it is used fir locating directions.
Why can't people in South Africa see the north star?
The North Star is almost directly over the north pole, so it cannot be seen south of the equator.
What was the north star?
The star "Polaris" is the North Star.
The latitude of the North Star is always equal to the altitude of the viewer?
The idea is there, but a couple of important terms are swapped.The altitude of the North Star above the northern horizon is approximately equal tothe observer's north latitude.
