Question

Question 25

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.
(i) Draw an imaginary line from the two end stars of Usra Major.
(ii) Extend this imaginary line towards the North direction.
(iii) This line will lead to a star which is bright.
(iv) This is the Pole star.