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2 stars in the bowl of the Big Dipper, called The Pointers, point to this star |
the North Star
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$100 |
J |
ASTRONOMY |
1997-12-23 |
#3067 |
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Though it's currently Polaris, Vega will become this directional star around 14,000 A.D. |
the North Star (or the Pole Star)
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$100 |
J |
ASTRONOMY & SPACE |
1997-07-08 |
#2977 |
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About 14,000 years ago & again in A.D. 14000, the star Vega, not Polaris, will be this |
the North Star
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$500 |
J |
ASTRONOMY |
1987-12-21 |
#761 |
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To find this, follow the line formed by the "pointer" stars of the Big Dipper's ladle |
the North Star (or Pole Star)
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$400 |
DJ |
CONSTELLATIONS |
1986-12-17 |
#528 |
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Star followed in this songof escape from slavery:"Follow the drinkin' gourd / Follow the drinkin' gourd / For the old man is a-waiting..." |
the North Star (Polaris)
DD
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$1,000 |
DJ |
ASTRONOMY |
1984-11-05 |
#41 |