What well known star is polaris?

Answer 1

its otherwise known as the 'North Star' as it more or less hangs in the same spot regardless of the time of day. You can use it to find north.

Answer 2

Polaris is famously known as the North Star, and it belongs to the constellation Ursa Minor. It serves as a reliable navigational aid because it remains nearly stationary as other stars appear to move across the night sky due to Earth's rotation.