Constellations - Star Patterns

The video explains the vastness of the universe, highlighting that our solar system is part of the Milky Way galaxy, which contains billions of stars. It introduces constellations, groups of stars forming patterns, used by ancient civilizations for navigation. The video focuses on Ursa Major, a constellation in the Northern Hemisphere, and how it helps locate Polaris, the North Star. As Earth rotates, stars appear to move around Polaris, which is almost directly above the North Pole, aiding in navigation.

How can constellations be used for navigation?

What is the name of the North Star?