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character: North Star
topic: The North Star is a bright star located at the end of the Little Dipper, which is part of Ursa Minor. It's often used for navigation because it stays in a fixed position in the sky.
topic: The Big Dipper is part of Ursa Major and is used as a guide to find the North Star. If you follow the two stars at the end of the Big Dipper, they point directly to the North Star.
topic: Star navigation is the practice of using stars to find your way. The North Star, being bright and directly above the North Pole, is a key reference point for travelers.