COSMIC OBJECT RECORD / NEON ARCHIVE
Polaris
The North Star, positioned close to the north celestial pole.
TYPEMultiple star system
CONSTELLATIONUrsa Minor
DISTANCE~447 light-years
APPARENT MAGNITUDE1.98
TAGSstar / north / ursa minor
Overview
The North Star, positioned close to the north celestial pole.
Observing context
Use the Guided Sky Finder to check practical visibility from your approximate observing area. Horizon, haze, Moon glare, and local light pollution can change what is visible.