Why Polaris Is the Most Confusing Star in the Sky

The problem with Polaris, the North Star. For centuries, we've relied on the North Star to guide us across the Earth. A static, bright beacon in the northern sky, Polaris serves as a reliable method of navigation… or does it? This star proves far more challenging to study than it initially appears....

20 min - Space & the Universe - Astrum

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