Extending an imaginary straight line from this star [Merek] through the nearby Alpha Ursae Majoris (Dubhe) extends to Polaris, the north star.

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Wikipedia contributors. (2024, April 27). Merak (star). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved May 12, 2024, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Merak_(star)&oldid=1221065091

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Merak (star) (Wikipedia) Merak /ˈmɪəræk/, also called Beta Ursae Majoris (β Ursae Majoris, abbreviated Beta UMa, β UMa), is a star in the northern constellation of Ursa Major.

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