Question

The star which indicates the north is called
(a) pole star
(b) pole
(c) north pole
(d) south pole

Answer 1

(a) Pole Star

Explanation:

• Polestar also known as the North Star is the brightest star which  appears closest to either celestial poles at any specific time.
• Though not prominent for its brightness, in the constellation of Ursa Minor, the Pole Star is the brightest star
• It can be found quite easily above the northern cardinal point as long as we are in the northern hemisphere, since in the southern hemisphere it cannot be seen

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Answer 2

Option (a) is the correct answer

The star which indicates the north is called pole star.

Explanation:

• Pole star are also known as polar star and it is a star.
• It is a bright and a nearly aligned to the axis of a rotating astronomical body.
• Also known as polaris and it is colloquially known as North star.
• It is useful for navigation in the Northern Hemisphere.
• They are equal to the observer's geographic latitude. but are equal to the observer's geographic latitude.
• Pole star are also known as North star as it in the direction towards Northern hemisphere.
• It is widely known as Polaris or North star.

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