Sunday, June 15, 2008

My north star



The North(ern) Star is the prominent pole star that lies closest in the sky to the north celestial pole, and which appears (approximately) directly overhead to an observer at the Earth's North Pole. The current North Star is Polaris, which lies about two-thirds of a degree from the pole at the end of the "bob" of the Little Dipper asterism in the constellation Ursa Minor. Polaris has a visual magnitude of 1.97 (second magnitude). (Some people mistakenly think that Polaris is the brightest star in the night sky. This title belongs to Sirius, and there are many others stars also brighter than Polaris.)

The North Star has historically been used for navigation, both to find the direction of north and to determine latitude. It always appears due north in the sky, and the angle it makes with respect to the horizon is equal to the latitude of the observer. The North Star is visible only in northern hemisphere skies and so cannot be used for navigation south of the equator. (Wickipedia)

I love thinking about the north star in relation to my dad, because like the north star, my dad has been a constant, never changing, reliable help I've used through my life to help guide my way. Thank you dad for being my #1. I love you and am GRATEFUL for the father you have been and are to me. Happy Father's day.
And happy Father's day to Michael-I am grateful for you for your unconditional love and patience you show Stetson. You are a great dad!! Happy father's day Michael

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