The North Star

The North Star, also known as Polaris, is a star located nearly directly above Earth's northern celestial pole. Because of its fixed position relative to the North Pole, it serves as a reliable navigational reference in the northern hemisphere. By locating Polaris in the night sky, travelers and navigators can determine which way is north, aiding in orientation and navigation without modern tools. Its constant position makes it an important celestial marker for centuries and a key point in celestial navigation.