What is Polaris and where is it located?

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chandramohanPanakkal
Feb 19, 2016

Polaris is also called the north Star.

Explanation:

Its Right ascension is 02 hours 31 minutes and declination is +89 degree 15 minutes..It is situated in the constellation of Ursa minor.
In your location in northern hemisphere Polaris will,be visible at your latitude as altitude..For example if your latitude is 40 degree you can see the Polaris 40 degree above horizon in north direction.enter image source herepicture credit startripper weebly.com
The straight line from Merak and Duba of the ursa major (Great bear) points to Polaris.

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