<ul><li>An imaginary line drawn from the 2 outermost stars in the bowl of the Big Dipper always points to Polaris.</li><li>The two outer stars in the bowl of the Big Dipper, known as Dubhe and Merak, point to Polaris, making it easy to find.</li><li>Polaris, also known as the North Star, appears fixed in the northern sky and is moderately bright, making it easily visible at night.</li><li>The Big Dipper is not a constellation itself but an asterism within the constellation Ursa Major. It is best seen in the spring and can be used to find directions in the Northern Hemisphere.</li></ul>

Use the Big Dipper to find Polaris, the North Star

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