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11 November, 20:44

1. What is the name of the star which is almost directly above the north pole of the Earth? Draw a diagram to illustrate how an observer in the northern hemisphere can locate this star.

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  1. 11 November, 20:53
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    Polaris is a north pole star

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    It is the brightest star of the northern hemisphere, in the constellation of Ursa minor, being about 433 light-years. Its a triple star system with Polaris Aa, Ab and B star. Due to Polaris stars, it lies in direct line with rotation of the earth on its axis above the celestial north pole. The temperature on the Polaris varies with a small amount of pulsation which is variable and unpredictable the temperature cycle can go from 50K to at least 170 K. It remains steady for 4 days.
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