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Ursa Minor

Ursa Minor, Latin for 'Little Bear', is a small northern circumpolar constellation best known for containing Polaris—the current North Star—at the end of the Little Dipper’s handle. It spans 256 square degrees, is visible all year from northern latitudes, and has been used for navigation due to its stable position near the north celestial pole.

Source: noirlab.edu

APODs including "Ursa Minor"

Savudrija Star Trails

Savudrija Star Trails

05/06/2025

Comet C/2023 E1 ATLAS near Perihelion

Comet C/2023 E1 ATLAS near Perihelion

14/07/2023

Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 6217

Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 6217

21/02/2022