Why do I see more stars with the naked eye in the southern hemisphere?

Subject: Why do I see more stars with the naked eye in the southern hemisphere?

Date: Mon Apr 30 22:02:36 2001
Posted by Petra
Grade level: 10-12 School: No school entered.
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Area of science: Astronomy
ID: 988682556.As

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Is it true that there are more stars in the southern hemisphere? Is this only 
due to light pollution in the northern hemisphere or are there really more in 
the southern hemisphere? If yes, why?

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