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Question
Explain with a diagram how you can locate pole star with the help of the constellation Great Bear (Ursa Major).
Solution
We can locate the pole star with the help of Ursa Major in the following way:
- Draw an imaginary line from the two end stars of Ursa Major.
- Extend this imaginary line towards the North direction.
- This line will lead to a star which is not too bright.
- This is a Pole star.
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