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The star is called North Star, Polaris, or Alpha Ursae Minoris, among other things.
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How is the star polaris better known?
The North Star.
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.
When will the north star die out?
The North Star, also known as Polaris, is still a relatively young star in astronomical terms and is expected to remain stable for millions of years. It is not expected to "die out" within any foreseeable future.
How is Minnesota known as?
the north star
What is also known as the north star?
Polaris
Is Sirius also called the North Star?
No. The North Star is Polaris. Sirius is known as the Dog Star.
Which star will not be the pole star some day?
Polaris, also known as the north star or pole star.
What well known star is polaris?
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.
What is the North Star's constellation?
The North Star, properly known as Polaris, is in Ursa Minor, also called the Little Dipper.
What well known star is the tip of the handle of Ursa minor?
Polaris or North Star
Is the north star the biggest?
No. The north star, Polaris is actually three stars, one of which qualifies as a giant, but it is by no means the largest. The largest known star is NML Cygni.
Is The North Star is the last star in the constellation known as Ursa Minor?
Polaris, also known as the North Star, is the final star in the handle of Ursa Minor, which is known as "The Little Dipper." It is easy to find because the two stars that make up the side of the bowl of Ursa Major that are not attached to its handle point directly to it.
