As a result of the close relationships between the four these dimensions of sustainable development, achieving this goal requires a dynamic balance between: 1  Production and consumption; 2  Ecology and economics; 3  Development and conservation; 4  Culture and ecology; and. 5  Democracy and economics.
The closest bright star to the north celestial pole is Polaris. At magnitude 1.97 (variable), it is the brightest star in the Ursa Minor constellation (at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper asterism). As of October 2012 its declination is +89Â°19â²8â³ (at epoch J2000 it was +89Â°15â²51.2â³).t is consequently known as Polaris (from Latin stella polaris pole star). It was formerly sometimes known as Cynosura, from a time before it was the pole star, from its Greek name meaning dog's tail (as the constellation of Ursa Minor was interpreted as a dog, not a bear, in antiquity).
The North Star lies at the end of the handle in the Little Dipper (Ursa Minor). For a point of reference, The Big Dipper (Ursa Major) lies below the little dipper and their handles point in opposite directions. The two stars in the end of the ladle of The Big Dipper point to Polaris.nterestingly, the North Star hasnât always been, nor will it always be the Pole Star because the Earthâs axis changes slightly over time, and stars move in relation to each other over time. You can also approximate your latitude by measuring the angle of elevation between the horizon and the North Star.