If the ship heads south, where will Polaris be relative to the vessel?

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If the ship heads south, where will Polaris be relative to the vessel?

Polaris sits near the north celestial pole, marking true north. If your ship is heading south, north is behind you. So Polaris will appear toward the stern, i.e., astern.

Polaris sits near the north celestial pole, marking true north. If your ship is heading south, north is behind you. So Polaris will appear toward the stern, i.e., astern.

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