The Constellation Whose Stars Are Used as Pointers to the North

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Multiple Choice

The constellation whose stars are used as pointers to the north celestial pole in the northern hemisphere at this time in history is:

• A) Ursa Minor, the Little Bear, containing the bright star Polaris.
• B) Leo, the Lion, containing the bright star Regulus.
• C) Boötes, the Herdsman, containing the bright star Arcturus.
• D) Ursa Major, the Big Dipper.

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