Polaris, also known as the 'Pole Star' or 'North Star', is arguably the most famous stellar body to hang in the western hemisphere's night sky. For centuries it has served as a vital waypoint for ...

The North Star has guided navigators for centuries, but scientists have only now noticed that it has a strange spotted surface. The star has been discovered to be covered in light and dark blotches ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Can you find the North Star? Called Polaris, it’s in exactly ...

High-resolution images show large spots on the surface of Polaris. Researchers using Georgia State University's Center for High Angular Resolution Astronomy (CHARA) Array have identified new details ...

Polaris, designated the North Star, is found near the North Celestial Pole, marking the end of the Little Dipper's handle, which is positioned to the right of the Big Dipper's cup in the early evening ...