Polaris is our "pole star" at the present time. At approximately what time in history or in the future would the star Thuban be our "pole star?" (See Figure 2-20 of Universe, 11th ed.) 
A) never, since Polaris will always be our "pole star" when viewed from Earth
B) 1 C.E.
C) 3000 C.E.
D) 3000 B.C.E.
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