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The Big Dipper and Polaris
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If you draw a straight using two of the stars on the bowl of the Big Dipper, you can find Polaris, the North Star.
Chart prepared using Starry Night and Photoshop
If you draw a straight using two of the stars on the bowl of the Big Dipper, you can find Polaris, the North Star.
Follow the Arc to Arcturus
Chart prepared using Starry Night and Photoshop
If you follow the arc of the Big Dipper's handle, you will make your way to the giant red star Arcturus.
Chart prepared using Starry Night and Photoshop
If you follow the arc of the Big Dipper's handle, you will make your way to the giant red star Arcturus.
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