The constellation Ursa Minor is a constellation of the northern sky and is visible in Europe all year round as a circumpolar region of the sky.
Since the main star Alpha Ursae Minoris (α UMi) currently represents the Polar Star, more precisely: the North Polar Star, it was given the proper name Polaris.
| Ursa Minor | |
|---|---|
| Latin name | Ursa Minor |
| Latin genitive | Ursa Minoris |
| Abbreviation | UMi |
| Brightest star | Polaris (α Ursae Minoris) |
| Fully visible | 90° N to 10° S |
| Observation time for Central Europe | all year round |
