Polaris, the North Star, marks the north celestial pole. But it is not especially bright, so it can be tough to find. The Big Dipper serves as a pointer. The two stars that mark the outer edge of its bowl point almost directly toward Polaris.
Polaris, the North Star, marks the north celestial pole. But it is not especially bright, so it can be tough to find. The Big Dipper serves as a pointer. The two stars that mark the outer edge of its bowl point almost directly toward Polaris.