Question

1. polaris didnt seem to move as much as the other stars and eventually became the beacon for night travelers. in response to this, astronomers developed what tool for celestial navigation? clear all sextant sundial telescope satellite

Explanation:

The sextant is a tool used for celestial navigation. It measures the angular distance between two visible objects, often used to determine latitude at sea by measuring the altitude of celestial bodies like the sun or stars. A sundial is for telling time based on the sun's position, a telescope is for viewing distant objects, and satellites are modern - era navigation aids. Since the question is about a tool developed for celestial navigation in response to Polaris being a beacon for night travelers, the sextant is the correct answer.

Answer:

A. Sextant