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As with a lot of astronomical objects, defining their age is just not possible.
Because of it's type, it could be about 4 billion years old, and has about another 2 billion years left, but these are just guesses based on it's spectral type.
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∙ 11y agoBetter telescopes show that "Polaris" is actually several stars, but the one you must have in mind is a supergiant, so its lifespan will be short, perhaps as little as another million years.
The one worth watching is Arcturus, not too far away (angularly); it should go supernova in the next 5-10,000 years. Could be tonight.
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Why is Neptune closer to Earth than Polaris?
because polaris a star
What is altitude of polaris at equator?
The altitude of Polaris at the equator is 0 degrees. This means that Polaris is directly on the horizon and not visible at all from the equator. Polaris can only be seen in the northern hemisphere at latitudes above 23.5 degrees.
What is another word for 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.
What are all the names of Polaris?
Polaris is also known as the North Star, Pole Star, Guiding Star, and Stella Polaris.
What is polaris longitude?
Polaris is a star, not located on the surface of the Earth, so it doesn't have a longitude.
What age is polaris?
The main star is the Polaris system is 7*10^7 years old.
How old do you have to be to drive a polaris?
14 and up
What is the approximate age of Polaris?
The main star in the Polaris system is 7*10^7 years old.
How old do you have to be to drive a polaris ranger?
14 and up
Will a polaris 600 sportsman seat fit a 1999 polaris trail boss 325?
Yes it will fit as long as the sportsman is model is from an 04 and old
How does a Polaris missile stay stable without fins?
Like all ballistic missiles, the old Polaris missiles and the current Trident missiles use internal gyros for stability in flight.
Is a red giant a polaris?
No. Polaris is a multiple star system. In the late 18th century it was resolved into two components, Polaris A and Polaris B. Later, Polaris A was resolved further into Polaris Aa and Polaris Ab. Neither Polaris Aa nor Polaris Ab are red giants. Aa is a supergiant and Ab is a dwarf; both of them are spectral class F ("yellow-white").
Is Polaris A a Red Giant?
No. Polaris is a multiple star system. In the late 18th century it was resolved into two components, Polaris A and Polaris B. Later, Polaris A was resolved further into Polaris Aa and Polaris Ab. Neither Polaris Aa nor Polaris Ab are red giants. Aa is a supergiant and Ab is a dwarf; both of them are spectral class F ("yellow-white").
Which star is cooler Polaris or Regulus?
i think polaris
Who makes the polaris sportman 90 for polaris?
The machine is designed by Polaris and built by Aeon.
Are there any common problems with Polaris sportsman?
We have a 2005 Polaris Sportsman and have had virtually no problems with it. The previous owner is a good friend of mine, he bought it new and I know for a fact that he had no problems with the eight year old machine.
What galaxy is polaris?
Polaris is not a galaxy, it is a star.
