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\r\n(Note: The following activity is to be performed by students individually in a sheltered space so that they can observe a fixed point overhead.)
The stars are all over around the Earth and appear to move from east to west on paths parallel to each other. However, there is a star right in the direction of the Earth\u2019s axis. Does it appear to move?
\r\n\r\n Role Play: Stationary Position of the Pole Star
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Procedure:
\r\n\r\nUse your notebook for drawing. Please write following on page where you are drawing- The Basic Astronomy Module: Unit 1: Lesson 2: Activity 4 & your Login ID
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Activity 2c: Stationary Position of the Pole Star
\r\n\r\n(Note: The following activity is to be performed by students individually in a sheltered space so that they can observe a fixed point overhead.)
\r\n \r\n\r\nThe stars are all over around the Earth and appear to move from east to west on paths parallel to each other. However, there is a star right in the direction of the Earth\u2019s axis. Does it appear to move?
\r\n \r\n\r\nProcedure:
\r\n\r\nStand and hold one hand straight up and point towards a fixed overhead point (for example, a light bulb or a ceiling fan).
\r\n\tImagine that you are the Earth and rotate in an anticlockwise direction. Keep looking at the overhead point while you are rotating.
\r\n\tStop after you complete a couple of rotations. Did the point / object, which was exactly overhead, appear to move?
\r\n\tThe star right above the North Pole does not appear to move, which is why it is called the Pole Star!
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