Astrology Navigational Tools

Astrology Navigational Tools

Telescope

Makes faint, faraway objects seem brighter and closer.

This enables astronomers, scientist who study outer space look deeper into our solar system.

Multiple Choice

What does a telescope help a navigator do?

• See things in outer space more clearly

• Gives them food to eat

• Gives them water to drink

Compass

A compass your direction on Earth.

There are four points: north, south, east, and west.

When the compass is in use, the rose is aligned with the real directions. For example, the "N" mark on the rose really points to the north.

Multiple Choice

How would a compass help a navigator travel?

• It'll tell them where the stars are

• It'll tell them what direction to go (north, south, east, or west)

• It's make food for them

Astrolabe

Helps navigators tell time based on where the sun and stars are in the sky BY LOOKING AT THE STARS.

"Astro" is a prefix for "stars". Whenever you talk about an ASTROLABE, they use the STARS to tell time!

Think of this as the iPhone 3...

Multiple Choice

Astrolabe as a prefix ASTRO in it. What does ASTRO mean?

• stars

• food

• compass

Multiple Choice

How could an astrolabe help you as a navigator?

• It helps you tell time based on the stars in the sky

• It helps you see objects up close

• It gives you a hug when you're feeling sad

Sextant

Helps tell you where you are in the world PLUS all the features of the astrolabe.

Think of this as a iPhone 11....

Multiple Choice

On top of all of the cool features of the astrolobe, the sextant also does what?

• Helps tell you where you are in the world.

• Helps you learn to read

Multiple Choice

Which is the cooler, more high-tech navigational tool?

• Astrolabe

• Sextant