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What distinguishes pole star from other stars? Explain.[3 MARKS]
What distinguishes pole star from other stars? Explain.[3 MARKS]
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1. Pole star appears stationary in the celestial sphere unlike other stars which seems to be moving.
2. Pole star has been one of the most familiar stars to travelers in earlier times to find directions at night.
3. It appears stationary because it is situated in the north direction along the axis of rotation of the earth.
Each point: 1 Mark
1. Pole star appears stationary in the celestial sphere unlike other stars which seems to be moving.
2. Pole star has been one of the most familiar stars to travelers in earlier times to find directions at night.
3. It appears stationary because it is situated in the north direction along the axis of rotation of the earth.
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