Fans of outdoor activities cannot do without the skills of orientation on the terrain. In the absence of a map and a compass, knowledge of how to navigate along the North Star can be invaluable.
Instructions
Step 1
Please note that the correct orientation on the ground means the exact determination of the directions of the cardinal points and your location. To do this, they usually first find the direction to the north and south. With a map or compass, this is easy. But in the absence of these means, the best way is to orientate along the Pole Star.
Step 2
Look at its bright light - the most ancient astronomical landmark. Located as close to the North Pole as possible, it points to the North with a small error that can be neglected in orientation. The North Star is always present in the sky, regardless of the time of year and day. It can be observed from anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere. Interestingly, the radiation from the North Star has a strong positive impact on the planet. In about 2102, it will be directly above the axis of the Earth.
Step 3
To find the North Star, look for either are nearby, and accordingly differ in size. Polaris is the last and brightest star in the Ursa Minor's tail. But often a large bucket of seven rather bright stars is identified in the sky, and then, highlighting the two extreme right stars of the bucket with vision, mentally draw a line about five times longer straight to the North Star. Looking at it, you will move exactly in the north direction. Behind you will be the south, to the right - east, and, accordingly, to the left - west.
Step 4
Please note that this method of orientation on the terrain is not universal. It is not used, being at high northern latitudes, because The North Star is very high; and also in the Southern Hemisphere, in the tropics, this is the spring constellation.
Step 5
Consider seasonal changes in the position of the Big Dipper in relation to the horizon, both during the year and during the day. In the fall, being in the middle lane, it is better to use the constellation Cassiopeia to find the North Star. It is located at about the same distance from the North Star as the Big Dipper. Consisting of five bright stars, the constellation resembles a sweeping letter "M" at temperate latitudes. If you mentally draw a perpendicular line from the lower middle star in relation to the middle of the letter "M", then you will see the North Star.
