The pole star received the name because of nearness to the North Pole of Earth. Its orientation on the North does it by a convenient reference point for all who were left without compass. To orient in space, it is necessary only to find a Pole star.
It is required to you
- good sight
Instruction
1. Usually the arrangement of this star is defined, being guided by other constellation – Big Dipper. We need to look at the sky and to find there the bright constellation which reminds by the form a big ladle. It consists of seven stars.
2. Find four stars located almost on one line – they make the handle of "ladle".
3. Three more stars form directly ladle and are located, forming a parallelogram with an extreme star of "handle".
4. In the found constellation of Big Dipper find a star which is on the top external coal of "ladle". It is Dubkhe's star (alpha of Big Dipper). From the bottom external corner of the constellation draw mentally a line through this star and continue a straight line up on distance which is equal to height of the "wall" of a ladle increased by five.
5. At the end of this piece there will also be a brightest of people around – the Pole star.