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All stars will burn out eventually. Polaris is about 430 LY away from us, and is a multiple star; there are several stars huddled together to form what we observe as one star. One component is a supergiant, and there is one main sequence star, and one dwarf. There are a couple of other small companion stars in the group. So the death of Polaris is likely to be a rather long and drawn out affair. It won't be fading from the sky any time soon.
Yes, the North Star, also known as Polaris, will eventually burn out like all other stars. However, this will not likely happen for millions of years as Polaris is a relatively young star in its lifespan.
No. The fact that Polaris, the "north star", sits almost directly above the North Pole is a happy coincidence. 3000 years ago, it wasn't, and in another 3000 years it won't be.
Because of the precession of the Earth's rotation, the axis of the Earth "wobbles" with a period of about 26,000 years. In 13,000 years from now, the bright star Vega will be pretty close to being the "north star"; not that Vega will move, but the Earth will have wobbled around to it!
No. Polaris is actually three stars, the most massive of which is about 4.5 times the mass of our sun, about half the mass needed to go supernova.
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Is the north star a star or a planet?
The North Star, also known as Polaris, is actually a star. It is a fairly bright star located near the celestial north pole, making it a useful navigational aid for finding north.
Is the north star real?
Yes, the North Star, also known as Polaris, is a real star. It is located in the constellation Ursa Minor and helps navigators find true north.
Which planet is called the north star?
No planet is called the North Star. The North Star is actually Polaris, which is a star located close to the north celestial pole. It appears stationary in the night sky, and has been used for navigation by many civilizations throughout history.
Is Sirius also called the North Star?
No, Sirius is not the North Star. The North Star, also known as Polaris, is located closest to the north celestial pole and serves as a guide for navigational purposes. Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky and is part of the constellation Canis Major.
What constellation does north star belong?
Polaris (the North Star) is the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor (the little bear).
Will you get burned if you went near the north star?
You would burn if you got too close to any star. Fortunately the North Star is several hundred light years away and will not get much closer.
What was the north star?
The star "Polaris" is the North Star.
Do star jumps burn fat?
yes they do, but you can intensify it by doing a squat thrust into a star jump which will burn fat quicker.
What is the north star and how did it help explorers?
The North Star is a star that where ever you are, when you look at it, that is north. It helped explorers to know which way is north;)
What star is always pointing north?
North star
What does a star do in it's life?
Burn
Is the star of burn notice gay?
no
Is the north star a star or a planet?
The North Star, also known as Polaris, is actually a star. It is a fairly bright star located near the celestial north pole, making it a useful navigational aid for finding north.
The name of your north star is called?
The North Star is Polaris.
When was North Star Computers created?
North Star Computers ended in 1984.
Why is minnesota's nickname The North Star State?
because their motto is 'the north star' so its the north star state
Is the north star north of the celestial equator?
Yes. The North Star is aligned with the celestial north pole.
