Pointer Stars

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:observatory
gptkbp:are two stars
the concept of asterisms
gptkbp:depicted_in spring and summer months
the Northern Hemisphere
most populated areas in the Northern Hemisphere
gptkbp:depicts the importance of constellations.
gptkbp:focuses_on constellation identification
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pointer Stars
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Alpha_Ursae_Majoris
gptkb:Beta_Ursae_Majoris
gptkbp:is_a_source_of inspiration for artists
gptkbp:is_aimed_at gptkb:the_North_Star
gptkbp:is_approximately 78 light years away
gptkbp:is_associated_with the harvest season in some cultures
gptkbp:is_discussed_in astronomy textbooks
astronomy podcasts
gptkbp:is_essential_for amateur astronomers
gptkbp:is_featured_in stargazing events
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with science fiction literature
star guides
educational materials about astronomy
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as art and literature
gptkbp:is_often_used_in educational outreach programs
star charts
navigation by sailors
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Great_Bear_constellation
the celestial sphere
the cultural heritage of many societies
the constellation Ursa Major
circumpolar stars
gptkbp:is_popular_in astronomy clubs
gptkbp:is_recognized_by their distinct brightness
gptkbp:is_referenced_in finding other stars
various cultural stories
gptkbp:is_used_for navigational purposes
gptkbp:is_used_in planetarium shows
astronomical navigation
gptkbp:key the night sky
gptkbp:lighting be seen in urban areas
gptkbp:located_in the Big Dipper asterism
gptkbp:location other celestial objects
gptkbp:photography astrophotographers
gptkbp:symbol navigation and exploration
gptkbp:tutorials gptkb:the_Milky_Way
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Alkaid
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5