Ursa Minor, often called the Little Dipper
Ursa Major is the constellation. The 2 stars in the bowl of the dipper point to Polaris. Polaris IS the North Star.
The name of the north star is Polaris. As the brightest star in the constellation of Ursa Minor it is also called alpha Ursae Minoris. It is actually a multiple star comprised of Polaris Aa, Polaris Ab and Polaris B.
Cassiopeia
The star "Polaris" is the North Star.
the Little Bear
North star, or Polaris, is the name of a bright star that is CURRENTLY near the celestial north pole. Since the position of the north pole will change in the future, Polaris will still be called Polaris, but it will no longer be the north star.
Polaris is also known as the North Star, Pole Star, Guiding Star, and Stella Polaris.
The north star is polaris's other name.
The North Star is Polaris.
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The North Star The Pole Star Polaris
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.