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How to Find the North Star

The North Star can easily be found by findng two of the most recognizable constellations in the Northern Hemisphere: the Big Dipper and Cassiopeia.

(1) North Star in Relation to the Big Dipper

Follow a line from the two bright stars at the end of the spoon to the first bright star, which is Polaris,the North Star.

(2) North Star in Relation to Cassiopeia

The North star makes an 'arrow' with the left arch of the 'M' constellation Cassiopeia.

 

 

 

 

 

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