The North Star has guided navigators for centuries, but scientists have only now noticed that it has a strange spotted surface. The star has been discovered to be covered in light and dark blotches ...

Polaris, also known as the 'Pole Star' or 'North Star', is arguably the most famous stellar body to hang in the western hemisphere's night sky. For centuries it has served as a vital waypoint for ...

High-resolution images show large spots on the surface of Polaris. Researchers using Georgia State University's Center for High Angular Resolution Astronomy (CHARA) Array have identified new details ...

Polaris might be heavier — and spottier — than expected. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. In our solar system, scattered across ...

The North Star's surface is surprisingly spotty, new high-definition observations of Polaris reveal. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...