What is the right ascension and declination for Polaris,the North Star?
A)RA 0 hr,D 0 degrees
B)RA 0 hr,D 80 degrees
C)RA indeterminate,D 90 degrees
D)RA 90 hr,D -90 degrees

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Polaris is located nearly at the north celestial pole, which gives it a declination of approximately 90 degrees. Its right ascension is not fixed because it is very close to the pole, making it effectively indeterminate.

What Is the Right Ascension and Declination for Polaris,the North