Due to the cycle of precession, in 12,000 years, which star will replace Polaris as the guiding North Star?
A) Betelgeuse
B) Sirius
C) Vega
D) Rigel
E) Spica

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Vega will replace Polaris as the North Star in about 12,000 years due to the precession of Earth's axis, which causes the celestial poles to move in a circle and point to different stars over time.

Due to the Cycle of Precession, in 12,000 Years, Which