Question

Explain with a diagram how you can locate pole star with the help of the constellation Great Bear (Ursa Major).

Answer 1

We can locate the pole star with the help of Ursa Major in the following way:

1. Draw an imaginary line from the two end stars of Ursa Major.
2. Extend this imaginary line towards the North direction.
3. This line will lead to a star which is not too bright.
4. This is a Pole star.