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Polaris, also known as the North Star, is located in our Milky Way galaxy. It is a prominent star in the constellation Ursa Minor and is widely recognized for its position near the celestial north pole, making it a useful navigational aid.
No, Polaris is a star in the constellation Ursa Minor. It is also known as the North Star.
The Polaris star is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, with trace amounts of other elements such as carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen. Its composition is similar to that of other stars in the Milky Way galaxy.
Ursa Minor is a star constellation. As such, one cannot think of it in terms of how far it is from earth because the stars that make up the constellation are not located in the same area of space.
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The altitude of Polaris at the equator is 0 degrees. This means that Polaris is directly on the horizon and not visible at all from the equator. Polaris can only be seen in the northern hemisphere at latitudes above 23.5 degrees.