Travelling by the stars in the Sahara
Can anyone tell me please about the night sky in S. Algeria and Morocco sahara?
I need to know if the North star is visible and used to navigate by night. OK, if not, then what stars would you use to navigate with?
Also is Orion visible at any time of the year? If not what prominant constellation(s) might be the most visible?
One more. If you did use the north star to guide you all night long would you travel in a straight line or in a slight arc?
Strange questions but I need to know for a story I'm writing.
Thank you to anyone who can help.
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