Which direction is Polaris?

Polaris is located at the northern end of the earth's axis.

Polaris, also known as Beichen and Zixing, refers to the star closest to the North Celestial Pole. At present, it refers to Gou Chenyi. Today's Polaris is a bright star named Gou Chenyi, and its western name is Senaku. This star is located at the tip of the bear's tail in Ursa minor. In English, Cynosure also means center of attraction, which means that the stars revolve around the hook.

Polaris is located at the northern end of the earth's axis, which is five times as long as the extension line connecting Tian Xuan and Shu Tian in the Big Dipper. Because the earth rotates, and Polaris happens to be on the axis of celestial rotation, it is still relative to other stars. Polaris is about 434 light years away from the earth and has a diameter of about 52 million kilometers.

The significance of Polaris

Polaris also has a profound influence on human culture. In many cultures, Polaris is regarded as a symbol of good luck and given a special status and significance. In the traditional culture of China, Polaris is regarded as the symbol of the emperor, representing the imperial power and the stability of the country. In Greek mythology, Polaris is regarded as the incarnation of Zeus, symbolizing theocracy and wisdom. In addition, Polaris is regarded as a symbol of faith, hope and determination, and has become the source of inspiration for many literary and musical works.

In a word, Polaris is a star with important historical and cultural significance. It is not only the symbol of the northern celestial pole and an important astronomical observation object, but also an important source of inspiration for human culture and artistic creation. In the future, with the continuous development of science and technology and the in-depth exploration of the universe, our knowledge and understanding of Polaris will continue to be enriched and improved.