Astronomy JOG

Where is the north star located?

• close to the north celestial pole

• Close to the south celestial pole

• close to the north celestial point

• Close to the south celestial point

What star was the north star before polaris?

what causes the north star to change?

• a moderate "wobble" in Earth's rotation.

• a fast "wobble" in Earth's rotation.

• a slow “wobble” in Earth's rotation.

• a wobble in Earth's rotation.

in about how many years will the title of north star go to a different star?

what star will become the new north star in 13000 years?

• polaris

• vega

• alpha centauri

• beta centauri

when did polaris become the north star?

• around 500 BC

• about 20000 years ago

• about 15000 years ago

• around 1000 CE

what constellation is thuban part of?

• draco

• centaurus

• orion

• dorado