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No, Polaris is a star in the constellation Ursa Minor. It is also known as the North Star.
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∙ 8y agoAll stars visible to the naked eye, including Polaris, are in our own galaxy, the Milky Way.
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∙ 6y agoFairly high, apparently. The Wikipedia lists it as having 5.4 times the mass of our Sun.
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∙ 8y agoCorrect. Polaris is a star, not a planet.
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∙ 6y agoNo.
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What is another word for the North Star?
The name of the north star is Polaris. As the brightest star in the constellation of Ursa Minor it is also called alpha Ursae Minoris. It is actually a multiple star comprised of Polaris Aa, Polaris Ab and Polaris B.
Why is Neptune closer to Earth than Polaris?
because polaris a star
Why do all stars appear to move except the pole star?
Those stars except Polaris or the North Pole stars really orbit the Milky Way Galaxy but not Outside
What star was once a northern polar star?
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The name of your north star is called?
The North Star is Polaris.
What galaxy is polaris?
Polaris is not a galaxy, it is a star.
What are the popular star in the Milky Way galaxy?
Polaris and our Sun are very popular among sailors.
Is Polaris moving?
Yes, Polaris is moving, as are all stars in the galaxy.
What galaxy is the the sun a star?
The sun, and our entire Solar system is all in the same galaxy called the Milky Way. Even the northstar ( Polaris ), which is 2.5 quadrillion miles away is in our galaxy clear across the other side.
What galaxy is the sun is in star in?
The sun, and our entire Solar system is all in the same galaxy called the Milky Way. Even the northstar ( Polaris ), which is 2.5 quadrillion miles away is in our galaxy clear across the other side.
What is another word for the North Star?
The name of the north star is Polaris. As the brightest star in the constellation of Ursa Minor it is also called alpha Ursae Minoris. It is actually a multiple star comprised of Polaris Aa, Polaris Ab and Polaris B.
What is other name for the star polaris?
The north star is polaris's other name.
What is the star called that points toward polaris?
No single star points towards Polaris.
Polaris is another name for this heavenly body?
The North Star The Pole Star Polaris
Is polaris the nearest star to the earth but not the brightest?
the sun is a star and it isthecloseststar to the earth, not Polaris
What is the polaris color?
Polaris is a red giant star.
Which star is in the north star?
The North star is called Polaris. Polaris is the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor. It is not the brightest star in the night sky; that title goes to Sirius, in Canis Major. Polaris has 2 companion stars: Polaris AB and Polaris B. It's spectral type is F7 Ib-II SB.
