why the pole star is used for identifying the north direction
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The North Star, also known as Polaris, is used for identifying the north direction because it is located almost directly above the Earth's North Pole. This makes it appear to be stationary in the sky, while all other stars appear to rotate around it. Because of this, it has been used for navigation for centuries, both by mariners and by people traveling on land. Additionally, Polaris is relatively bright and easy to find, making it a useful reference point for determining direction.
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