To what constellation will the north celestial pole be closest in the year 14,000 C.E.? (See Figure 2-20 of Universe, 11th ed.)

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To what constellation will the north celestial pole be closest in the year 14,000 C.E.? (See Figure 2-20 of Universe, 11th ed.)  ​

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Due to the phenomenon of precession, the position of the North Celestial Pole changes over time. In the year 14,000 C.E., the North Celestial Pole will be closest to the constellation Lyra. This can be seen in Figure 2-20 of Universe, 11th ed.

To What Constellation Will the North Celestial Pole Be Closest