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Yes, 'the north star' is the 'buckle' of the belt

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Yes, in ancient times, Orion's belt was used as a guide by various cultures to navigate the night sky. The three bright stars in Orion's belt helped travelers and sailors to find their way by locating other important stars and constellations.

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