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[SaveFerris]

[The Whirlpool Galaxy]

For the record, I am opposed to naming
galaxies after laundry 🧺🧦🧦🧦 machines

Just show us pictures from the
Ford Galaxy 500

[NavyShoe]

An afternoon delight!

[poconopundit]

Astronomy Q&A: Is the North Star, Polaris, in a stable position for celestial navigation?

Google AI answer:

Yes, the North Star, Polaris, is considered a stable position for celestial navigation because it is very close to the North Celestial Pole, appearing almost motionless in the sky while other stars appear to rotate around it.

Its near-fixed position makes it an invaluable reference point for finding true north and determining latitude, especially in the Northern Hemisphere.

While it is not perfectly stationary—it makes a very small circle around the celestial pole—the movement is too small to be noticeable to the naked eye and is a tiny fraction of a degree.