Has Polaris always been the North Star? How Earth's 26,000 year cycle changes the 'pole star' - Space
Anthony Wood |
Technology |
Space.com |
05-21-2025 |
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Polaris, also known as the 'Pole Star' or 'North Star', is arguably the most famous stellar body to hang in the western hemisphere's night sky. For centuries it has served as a vital waypoint for exp…