User Manual

Cassiopeoa

Extends 5 times

Big Dipper

Polaris

USING THE POLARIE

The constellations Cassiopeia and the Big Dipper (part of Ursa Major) are near Polaris. You will be able to find Polaris if you know the position of

these groups of stars. Cassiopeia and the Big Dipper are autumn and spring constellations respectively. Either constellation is always above the

eastern or western horizon most of the year.

Directions 1:

Locate the two stars that form the outer edge of the Big Dipper as

shown in the above map. Draw an imaginary line straight through the

two stars of the dipper edge. You will see Polaris equidistant

between the constellations.

Directions 2:

Cassiopeia looks like the letter “W” or the letter “M” depending on when

you observe it. Draw imaginary lines from the stars that form the outer

edges of the letter “W” so that the two lines intersect. Draw an

imaginary line from the center of the “W” through the cross point of your

first line. Extend it straight through by about 5 times to get to Polaris.

Find Polaris using the guide map below. You will find it easier with

the help of a compass since Polaris is located in the north.

Turn the Polarie toward Polaris and look through the polar sight

hole and confirm that Polaris is seen somewhere in the field of

view.

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2. Find Polaris from Cassiopeia and the Big Dipper