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The star known as the North Star, Polaris, is a bright star located very close to Earth’s north celestial pole, causing it to appear nearly stationary in the night sky. At a distance of approximately 433 light years, this star is one of the most reliable indicators for determining direction in the northern hemisphere. Because Polaris lies almost directly along Earth’s rotational axis, its position in the sky remains unchanged throughout the year and consistently points north. This characteristic