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Question
Explain with a diagram how you can locate pole star with the help of the constellation Great Bear (Ursa Major).
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Solution
We can locate the pole star with the help of Ursa Major in the following way:
- Draw an imaginary line from the two end stars of Ursa Major.
- Extend this imaginary line towards the North direction.
- This line will lead to a star which is not too bright.
- This is a Pole star.
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