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  1. Jul 28, 2021 · Learn how Polaris, the North Star, marks the direction of true north in the Northern Hemisphere and how to locate it using the Big Dipper. Discover why the North Star changes over time and why the Southern Hemisphere has no bright star for south.

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    It is designated α Ursae Minoris (Latinized to Alpha Ursae Minoris) and is commonly called the North Star or Pole Star. With an apparent magnitude that fluctuates around 1.98, it is the brightest star in the constellation and is readily visible to the naked eye at night.

  3. Polaris, Earth’s present northern polestar, or North Star, at the end of the ‘handle’ of the so-called Little Dipper in the constellation Ursa Minor. Polaris is actually a triple star. It is located about 447.6 light-years from Earth and is the closest Cepheid variable.

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  4. Feb 20, 2023 · Learn about the North Star, also known as Polaris, the closest star to the Earth's North celestial pole. Find out how to locate it, why it's special, and what will replace it in the future.

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  6. Learn about the North Star, also known as Polaris, the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor. Find out how to locate it using the Little Dipper, why it is important for astronomers, and how it will change in the future.

  7. Oct 26, 2023 · Learn about Polaris, the current North Star, and how to find it in the Northern Hemisphere. Discover its characteristics, history, and role in navigation.

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