In the Northern Hemisphere, Earth’s axis of rotation, referred to as the “North Celestial Pole,” currently points to a spot on the celestial sphere near the star Polaris (the “North Star” or “pole ...
Regular readers of my column certainly know how to use the Big Dipper to find the North Star (aka Polaris). Some folks believe Polaris is important because it’s the brightest star in the heavens, and ...