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Answers to Readers' Questions on Constellations
The following 20 questions have been answered. They are listed according to date.
List of first 10 items
- Can the big dipper appear upside down?
- Can we see the same constellations in other countries?
- What are the navigational stars?
- When is the end of the Earth?
- Big Dipper and Little Dipper
- Really helped me in my constellations report
- How was the big dipper discovered?
- Why are constellations not visible all year around
- Questions on the Universe
- Is the big dipper upside down over Cuba?
Can the big dipper appear upside down?
Question
June 18, 2010
Is it true that the Big Dipper can be viewed upside down anywhere in the world? I live in Newfoundland, Canada, and I have never seen the Big Dipper upside down. I traveled to Ghana earlier this spring and was amazed that the Big Dipper was upside down.
Thanks!
Alanna - Canada
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Answer
The big dipper rotates around the North Star, such that it appears upside down half the time at night. Since you live in Newfoundland, you are closer to the North Pole, such that the North Star is much higher in the sky than in Ghana. Thus, it would not appear to be upside down as much as it would in Ghana.
Can we see the same constellations in other countries?
Question
February 16, 2010
could we see the same constellation in other country?
ronalie - Philippines
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Answer
You could see most of the constellations that other countries in the northern hemisphere can see. Since the Philippines are relatively close to the equator, you could also see many of the constellations in the southern hemisphere. However, some seen from the southern end of Australia may not be seen from your country.
What are the navigational stars?
Question
July 11, 2009
What are the navigational stars for the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
Laura - USA
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Answer
In the Northern Hemisphere, the North Star (Polaris) is used for navigation, since it is close to due north.
In the Southern Hemisphere, the Southern Cross is used. It consists of several stars that stay close to due south.
When is the end of the Earth?
Question
June 1, 2008
what is the date of ending of earth?
pradeep - Nepal
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Answer
The end of the Earth as a planet may be in billions of years, after the Sun has lost its power. The end of mankind or life on Earth could be in 10,000 years or more. Some religions say that man will destroy himself.
Big Dipper and Little Dipper
Question
November 30, 2007
Hi,
my father and i are having a... discusion about the North Star. i just looked up how to find it but got us to another,discution, about if you can see BOTH the Big AND the Little Dipper At the SAME TIME. Is it true that you CAN see both at the same time?
Thank you
- USA
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Answer
The Big Dipper (Ursa Major) and the Little Dipper (Ursa Minor) can be seen at the same time. A picture of them is at: http://www.allthesky.com/various/umaumi.html
Really helped me in my constellations report
Question
January 6, 2007
Thank you. You really helped me in my constellations report. Thanks again!
Clarissa - USA
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Answer
I'm glad the material helped you. Hope you got a top grade.
How was the big dipper discovered?
Question
March 29, 2006
How was the big dipper discovered? And how did it get it's name?
BW - USA
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Answer
People noticed the shape in the sky thousands of years ago. It is also Called Ursa Major, which means the big bear. But since it looks more like a pot or dipper it is called the big dipper. There is also Ursa Minor, which is the little bear or the little dipper.
Why are constellations not visible all year around
Question
October 22, 2005
Why are constellations not visible all year around?
daniel - Singapore
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Answer
There are different constellations visbile from every point on the Earth. Because of the Earth's tilt different ones are seen at the different seasons.
Questions on the Universe
Question
August 22, 2005
helo. my name is Jack. i have some question to ask:
1)what will represent at the outer layer of universe?
2)what is the another side of the black hole?
3)why have the universe?
4)is it true that says have another human or somebody stay at the milky way or out from the milky way?
5)is it the explosive so become a universe?
Jack - Malaysia
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Answer
The Universe is just there. There may be some religious reasons for its existance. No matter how you look at a black hole, it looks the same. Although on its ends there may be spouts.
It is possible there is some form of life elsewhere in the universe or even in the Milky Way galaxy.
Is the big dipper upside down over Cuba?
Question
April 2, 2005
is the big dipper upside down over cuba?
Alan - CANADA
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Answer
The Big Dipper rotates around the North Star, so it is upside down at various times everywhere, including Canada.
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