Polaris

Polaris

Variable Star

Ursa Minor

~433 light years

3 November 2024

Brummen, Netherlands

William Optics RedCat 51

iOptron SkyTracker Pro

Canon EOS 800D

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iOptron SkyTracker Pro

180 × 15s

45m 53s

Siril, Photoshop

Polaris, also known as the North Star, is the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor and lies approximately 433 light years from Earth. It is a multiple-star system and a well-known Cepheid variable star whose brightness changes slightly over time. Located close to the north celestial pole, Polaris has been used for navigation for centuries.