The north star is polaris's other name.
The North Star The Pole Star Polaris
Polaris
Polaris is the name given to the star (if there is one) which above the Earth's North Pole.
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.
One name is Dhruv.
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Polaris
Yes. Polaris is a star and stars emit light. It's commen name is the Northern Star. ami http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polaris