Form 13: Navigating with the Stars Exercise

Form 13: Navigating with the Stars

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Form 13: Navigating with the Stars

Discover how stars and constellations have been used for navigation and orientation.

Questions

  1. MultiChoice

    In which direction does Polaris always point in the Northern Hemisphere?

  2. MultiChoice

    Why does Polaris remain nearly stationary throughout the night?

  3. MultiChoice

    The angle of Polaris above the horizon directly equals what measurement?

  4. MultiChoice

    Which traditional navigational instrument measures star angles above the horizon?

  5. MultiChoice

    If you are standing at 45° North latitude, where is Polaris located in the sky?

  6. MultiChoice

    Where is Polaris situated if you are standing at the North Pole?

  7. MultiChoice

    Why cannot navigators in the Southern Hemisphere see Polaris?

  8. MultiChoice

    Which star constellation is used to determine South in the Southern Hemisphere?

  9. MultiChoice

    Because of Earth's rotation, in which direction do stars appear to move across the night sky?

  10. MultiChoice

    What is the science of finding your position on Earth using stars called?

  11. MultiChoice

    What is a common misconception about Polaris?

  12. MultiChoice

    What term describes the point in the sky directly above an observer's head?