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Polaris Star: How to Spot the North Star in the Night Sky

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Polaris, also known as the North Star, is almost exactly over the celestial North Pole, making it extremely useful for navigation (and for making wishes on, as well).

7 Eye-catching Facts About the Bright Star Vega

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Even if you've never looked through a telescope, you've probably seen Vega, one of the brightest stars in our galaxy. In fact, thousands of years ago, Vega was our North Pole star, and will be again in the future.

How MRI Works

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An MRI scan is the best way to see inside the human body. See what happens during an MRI scan and learn about MRI images and MRI safety.

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