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Which constellation is Polaris located in? The representative of Polaris Ursa minor.

Do you know the position of Polaris in the sky? Speaking of Polaris, many people are familiar with it. Looking up at the starry sky, the brightest star in the north is Polaris. Polaris, also known as Purple Star, is a star near the north of the Earth's axis. Do you know which constellation Polaris is located in? Which constellation is its representative constellation? Get up and have a good look

The constellation of Polaris indicates that

Polaris is actually located in Ursa minor, 430 light years away from the earth. Its brightness and position are relatively stable stars. Bear, also known as Polaris, is close to the true north, and has been guiding the earth people in the right direction for thousands of years.

In Ursa minor, Polaris is the brightest one. It is a giant star with a spectral type of F, and it is a star relatively far away from the Earth. In the constellation diagram, it is located at the tip of the bear's tail. So which constellation is Polaris located in? The answer is obvious, it is Ursa major. Like Ursa Major, Ursa Major's tail is also regarded as the handle of a spoon, so it is also called Little Beidou. Among the seven stars, there are four spoons, just like the Big Dipper. In the 2nd century AD, astronomer Ptolemy listed Ursa minor as the 48th constellation, and it has been one of the representatives of the 88th constellation ever since. In real life, Ursa minor is a very important constellation with navigation function, especially for sailors.

Summary: Polaris can be seen in many places, even in primary school textbooks. The correct direction of Polaris is due north. If we get lost in the suburbs, we can determine our position by observing the direction of Polaris without any auxiliary tools. Now, are you still wondering which constellation Polaris is located in? Do you know about Ursa minor through the above contents?