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

Locate the two end stars of Ursa Major.
Imagine a straight line passing through these stars as shown in the figure alongside.
Extend this imaginary line towards the north direction. This is pole star.

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