The Engagement Ring
Constellation: UMi
Object Type: Asterism
RA: 2h 31m 52s
Dec: +89° 15' 50"
Magnitude: 2.0
Recommended minimum aperture: 50mm
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Location:
The Engagement Ring is an asterism that includes Polaris (α Umi).
What You Should See:
This is a pretty circlet of mostly 9th magnitude stars that includes the 2nd magnitude Polaris as the “diamond” in the ring. It is approximately ¾° in diameter and its centre is very slightly E of S of Polaris, making it useful in locating the North Celestial Pole, which is ¾° N of Polaris.
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