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Explain with a diagram how you can locate pole star with the help of the constellation Great Bear (Ursa Major).

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Pole star can be located with the help of the three stars at the end of Ursa Major. Imagine a straight line passing through these stars. Extend the imaginary line in north direction. This line is about five times the distance between two stars. A star is to be seen in this direction. This is pole star.
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