Polaris is the North Star. The two outer stars in the bowl of the Dipper Dubhe and Merak always point to Polaris. Polaris marks the end of the Handle of the Little Dipper. The star is bright enought to spot with the naked eye.
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Polaris is the North Star. The two outer stars in the bowl of the Dipper Dubhe and Merak always point to Polaris. Polaris marks the end of the Handle of the Little Dipper. The star is bright enought to spot with the naked eye.