Polaris, the "Pole Star," Is at Present

question 251

Multiple Choice

Polaris, the "pole star," is at present

• A) within 1° of the north celestial pole.
• B) precisely at the north celestial pole, by definition.
• C) above Earth's magnetic pole.
• D) exactly perpendicular to the ecliptic plane (ecliptic pole).

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