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 ...

The North Star has remained an eternal reassurance for northern travelers over the centuries. But recent and historical research reveals that the ever-constant star is actually changing. After dimming ...

All of us, at some point in our lives, have at least heard of the North Star. Those of you who live in the Northern Hemisphere may have even seen the North Star, assuming you know what you’re looking ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Washington, DC-Light from the North Star, Polaris, has helped humans find their way for thousands ...

High-resolution images show large spots on the surface of Polaris. Researchers using Georgia State University's Center for High Angular Resolution Astronomy (CHARA) Array have identified new details ...

New research published in The Astrophysical Journal reveals that Polaris, the North Star, is not static but a pulsating star with a dynamic surface. Using the CHARA Array, scientists captured images ...

Polaris, also known as the North Star, Northern Star or Pole Star, is the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor. Historically it has been used to guide travellers, and is very close to the ...

This long-exposure photo (left) shows how the North Star, Polaris, stays fixed in the night sky as other stars appear to move during the night due to Earth's rotation. At right, a close-up of the ...