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No, Polaris is a star in the constellation Ursa Minor. It is also known as the North Star.

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What galaxy is polaris?

Polaris is not a galaxy, it is a star.


What are the popular star in the Milky Way galaxy?

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What is the composition of the polaris star?

The Polaris star is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, with trace amounts of other elements such as carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen. Its composition is similar to that of other stars in the Milky Way galaxy.


What galaxy is polaris in?

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Is Polaris moving?

Yes, Polaris is moving, as are all stars in the galaxy.


What is another word for the North Star?

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What galaxy is the sun is in star in?

The sun, and our entire Solar system is all in the same galaxy called the Milky Way. Even the northstar ( Polaris ), which is 2.5 quadrillion miles away is in our galaxy clear across the other side.


What galaxy is the the sun a star?

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What is the common name for Polaris, the North Star?

The common name for Polaris, the North Star, is simply "Polaris."


Is rigel the closest to Polaris the North star?

No, Rigel is not the closest star to Polaris (the North Star). Rigel is a bright star in the constellation Orion, while Polaris is located in the constellation Ursa Minor. The closest star to Polaris is Urodelus, also known as "Polaris Australis."


What is other name for the star polaris?

The north star is polaris's other name.


What are all the names of Polaris?

Polaris and the North Star are the only two names I know.