Polaris, also known as the 'Pole Star' or 'North Star', is arguably the most famous stellar body to hang in the western hemisphere's night sky. For centuries it has served as a vital waypoint for ...

The star, more formally called Polaris or α Ursae Minoris, is located in the constellation Ursa Minor, sitting almost directly above Earth's North Pole in the sky, making it ideal for orientation.

New research published in The Astrophysical Journal reveals that Polaris, the North Star, is not static but a pulsating star with a dynamic surface. Using the CHARA Array, scientists captured ...

An image of the star Polaris as captured by the CHARA Array, located in California's San Gabriel Mountains. Credit: CHARA Array / Georgia State University Some 430 light-years from Earth lies our ...

The findings could help determine how long the star takes to rotate on its axis."We plan to continue imaging Polaris in the future," said John Monnier, an astronomy professor at the University of ...