The North star
The current north star
what is Polaris
What were the three movies/series mentioned in the presentation? And what Years were the originally released?
What is Game of thrones (2011), Moana (2016), and The North star (1943)
What is the star that was the north star before Polaris and the one that will be the north star after polaris?
Vega and Thuban
Its part of what constelation?
Ursa minor/little dipper
What were the two names of the north star in 3000 BC?
Thuban, Alpha Draconis
What are three things the mentioning of the north star can symbolize?
place of honor and resilience, represent hope, resistance, and resilience during dark times, and to navigate and find your way
What constellation is the Thuban star in?
Constellation Draco
It is the brightest star in Ursa minor? True or false
true
Why is the north star a reliable tool for sailors and travelers?
Because it is almost exactly aligned with the earths rotational axis
In Moana, the North Star is a central ... for the protagonist’s journey toward discovering her destiny.
metaphor
What is the name of the companion star that orbits closely around Polaris A?
Polaris Ab is the close companion star orbiting Polaris A.
How long has polaris been the north star for?
Since around 500 AD (1525 years)
Approximately how many light-years away is the North Star from Earth?
Polaris is about 323 light-years away from Earth.
Who is the goddess linked to astronomy and astrology in ancient Greece? She is part of the nine....
the goddess Urania, muses
What ancient navigation tool often used Polaris to help sailors determine their latitude?
The sextant was used to measure the angle of Polaris above the horizon to determine latitude.
What type of variable star is Polaris classified as, and what does this mean?
Polaris is a Cepheid variable star, meaning its brightness changes in a regular cycle
What unusual property of Polaris's brightness puzzled astronomers in the 20th and 21st centuries?
its brightness has been increasing over time, and its pulsation amplitude decreased dramatically during the 20th century, which was unexpected for a star of its type.
The North Star is often linked with a mythological figure who is said to guide warriors to Valhalla. What is the name of this figure, often depicted as the Valkyrie leading fallen heroes to the afterlife?
Who is Brynhildr?
What is the name of the famous navigator, known for his exploration of the Pacific Ocean, who used the North Star to guide his journeys, especially during his voyage to the Hawaiian Islands?
Who is Captain James Cook?
Why is Polaris not exactly located at the true North Celestial Pole?
Because of Earth's axial precession, Polaris is near the North Celestial Pole but not exactly at it