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Description

Ursa Minor, more commonly known as The Little Dipper, is one of the constellations visable from only the Northern Hemisphere. Ursa Minor is Latin for Little Bear, as it is dwarfed in size by Ursa Major. It's major star is Polaris, otherwise known as the North Star. This star, along with the Southern Cross, are by navigators to lay their course.


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Polaris

Polaris, otherwise known as the North Star, is used by navigators to locate north without a compass. It is a relatively bright star, located on the end of Ursa Minor. 



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