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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.

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What constellation contains the North Star?

The constellation that contains the North Star is Ursa Minor, also known as the Little Dipper.


In which constellation can the North Star be found?

The North Star can be found in the constellation Ursa Minor.


In which constellation is the North Star located?

The North Star is located in the constellation Ursa Minor.


Which constellation is near the north star?

Ursa Minor - the north star, Polaris, is part of it.


What is the North Star's constellation?

The North Star, properly known as Polaris, is in Ursa Minor, also called the Little Dipper.


Which costellation contains the North Star?

Ursa Minor. Currently. (Which star is "the north star" changes very slowly because the Earth "wobbles".) In about 10,000 years the north star will be Vega, which is in the constellation Lyra. The north celestial pole can also point to the locations within the constellations Draco, Cygnus, and Hercules over its 26,000 year long cycle.


North star constellation?

The north star, Polaris, is part of the constellation Ursa Minor, the "Little Bear".


What are two words for what constellation is the north star in?

Polaris is the North Star and it is located in the constellation Ursa Minor.


Constellation near the north star?

There are several constellations near Polaris, the North Star. But, the closest one is the constellation in which the North Star is in - Ursa Minor, The Little Bear. The North Star, Polaris, is the last star in the Little Bear's tail.


What constellation does north star belong?

Polaris (the North Star) is the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor (the little bear).


What star is in the tail of the Little Bear constellation?

Polaris (A.K.A. the North Star) is the star that is located in the tail of the Little Bear constellation. The Constellation is also known as Ursa Minor or more colloquially known as the Little Dipper.


Is the north star part of the Constellation?

The North Star, also known as Polaris, is the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor. It is the star closest to the north celestial pole, making it an important navigational aid for determining direction.