🔍 Key Concepts

• Pointer stars and how they relate to finding Polaris (the North Star) • Which constellations are circumpolar (visible year-round) in the Northern Hemisphere • Typical constellations used in basic celestial navigation to find north

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: which of these constellations is commonly used to locate the North Star in basic navigation lessons? • Consider where each constellation is located in the sky: are they mainly northern, southern, or along the zodiac? • Think about which of these constellations has a well-known distinctive shape that helps you point to Polaris.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which constellation’s stars form a line that points toward Polaris (North Star). • Eliminate constellations that are mainly associated with the Southern Hemisphere. • Confirm which option is known as a prominent northern circumpolar constellation often taught first to beginners.