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The article explains how to find the Little Dipper and Polaris in the night sky, highlighting their significance for navigation and sky observation, and discusses the stars' characteristics and their relation to Earth's axis wobble.
Thousands of years ago, Thuban was the North Star, and it will be again in 20346 CE due to Earth's axial precession. Currently, Polaris serves as the North Star, but its position will change as the Earth's axis slowly wobbles over a 26,000-year cycle. Thuban, a binary star system named in Ancient Egypt, will reclaim its title as Earth's North Star in the future, while the Southern Hemisphere uses the Southern Cross for navigation.
The Minnesota emblems redesign commission is set to choose five finalists on Tuesday for the state's new flag and seal, which will likely feature shades of blue and the North Star symbol.
Claims that sharks are older than the North Star oversimplify the history of our planet and stars, according to astronomical experts. The evolutionary lineage of sharks can be traced back to their earliest ancestors around 450 million years ago, while the North Star, or Polaris, is comprised of three stars with varying ages. The age of the primary star, Polaris Aa, is estimated to be around 50 million years, making it younger than sharks. However, different studies provide varying estimates, and the precise age of the North Star remains unclear.
Kristin Scott Thomas makes her directorial debut with "North Star," a warm story about a family of grown-ups coming to terms with their relationships and the past. While the film's production design is praised, the screenplay falls short with familiar tropes. The film stars Scarlett Johansson, Sienna Miller, and Emily Beecham as the daughters of Scott Thomas' character, with all three delivering natural performances. Despite some predictable scenes and attempts at surprises, the film's themes of time, memory, and grappling with the past resonate. Overall, "North Star" may not be extraordinary, but it creates a world that invites viewers to spend time in.