The Polynesian navigators of the South Pacific found their way primarily by observing the position of Polaris in the night sky.

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Polaris, also known as the North Star, is not visible from the southern hemisphere, where the Polynesian navigators lived and traveled. Instead, they used their knowledge of celestial bodies such as the sun, moon, and stars, as well as the directions of winds and currents, to navigate.

The Polynesian Navigators of the South Pacific Found Their Way