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What are polar constellations?

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They are the constellations at the celestial north & south poles - Ursa Minor (the little bear) is at the celestial North Pole and the Southern Cross is a constellation near the celestial South Pole.

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Polar constellations are the group of stars that appear to circle either the North Pole (northern polar constellations) or the South Pole (southern polar constellations). These constellations are always visible in their respective hemispheres and appear to move in a circular path around the celestial poles due to Earth's rotation. Notable polar constellations include Ursa Major and Ursa Minor in the northern hemisphere and the Southern Cross in the Southern Hemisphere.

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