Polaris is part of what constellation?

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Polaris is part of what constellation?

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• Polaris (North Star) is located almost directly above Earth’s North Pole • Polaris is found at the end of the handle of a familiar small ‘dipper’ shape • Know the difference between Ursa Major (Big Dipper) and Ursa Minor (Little Dipper)

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• Which constellation contains the Little Dipper, and where in that pattern would Polaris be located? • How do navigators use Polaris for finding north—do they look toward a large, bright, obvious constellation like Orion, or a smaller dipper-shaped one near the pole? • Can Cassiopeia, Orion, or Corona Borealis be used as the exact pole marker, or are they used more as pointer or reference constellations?

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• Verify which choice is the Little Dipper constellation name • Check which option is known for having a star very close to the north celestial pole • Eliminate constellations that are far from the north celestial pole or not associated with a dipper shape

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Polaris is part of what constellation?

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Polaris is part of what constellation?

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Polaris (North Star) is located almost directly above Earth’s North Pole • Polaris is found at the end of the handle of a familiar small ‘dipper’ shape • Know the difference between Ursa Major (Big Dipper) and Ursa Minor (Little Dipper)

💭 Think About

• Which constellation contains the Little Dipper, and where in that pattern would Polaris be located? • How do navigators use Polaris for finding north—do they look toward a large, bright, obvious constellation like Orion, or a smaller dipper-shaped one near the pole? • Can Cassiopeia, Orion, or Corona Borealis be used as the exact pole marker, or are they used more as pointer or reference constellations?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which choice is the Little Dipper constellation name • Check which option is known for having a star very close to the north celestial pole • Eliminate constellations that are far from the north celestial pole or not associated with a dipper shape

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