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Name - Polaris, in Ursa Minor.

Observed with binoculars one may see a little circlet of 7th and 8th magnitude stars just south of the star. This is called the "engagement ring" of Polaris. Polaris being the bright celestial solitare.

RA ( J2000 )  2h 31m
Declination   +89 15'
Spectrum F8
Magnitude V1.97  (slightly variable).
Due to proper motion it will be closest to the exact Pole in year 2102 AD.
(27' 31" away).