Polaris is the name for the bright star almost directly in line with the north polar axis of Earth. What is the name of the bright star almost directly in line with the south polar axis of Earth?
A) Fomalhaut
B) Canopus
C) Alpha Centauri
D) There is no bright star almost directly in line with Earth's south polar axis.

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There is no bright star that aligns closely with Earth's south polar axis, unlike Polaris in the Northern Hemisphere. This is why there isn't a "Southern Star" equivalent to Polaris for navigation in the Southern Hemisphere.

Polaris Is the Name for the Bright Star Almost Directly