What is the name of the star Canopus in Islamic astronomy, which the Bedouin used with Polaris for night navigation?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Suhail
- Step 1: In Islamic astronomy, Canopus is Suhail or Suhayl. The Bedouin people of the Negev and Sinai knew Canopus as Suhayl, using it with Polaris as their main navigation stars. Answer: Suhail. Why not the others: Polaris is the other navigation star named separately from Canopus.
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