star
Polaris
About Polaris
Polaris, the North Star, sits almost directly above Earth's north pole, making it a critical navigation reference for centuries. It is actually a triple star system.
Mass
5.4 solar masses
Role
Current North Star
Type
Yellow supergiant (F7Ib)
Luminosity
~2,500 ร Sun
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