The stars that mark the outer edge of the Little Dipper are known as the Guardians of the Pole. That’s because they are not far from the Pole Star, Polaris. They circle around Polaris all night, every night, like guards on patrol.
The stars that mark the outer edge of the Little Dipper are known as the Guardians of the Pole. That’s because they are not far from the Pole Star, Polaris. They circle around Polaris all night, every night, like guards on patrol.