Go Beyond: Finding Polaris, the North Star | Young Explorers

On a clear night it is possible to see stars, constellations and even planets. Learn more about finding Polaris—the Northern Star—by exploring the night sky in the planetarium at the Science Center of Iowa.

This segment is from Iowa PBS Education’s Go Beyond series. These fun, inspiring science topics will encourage young explorers to investigate the world and perform activities that show how science is at work in everyday lives. The demonstrations were recorded in partnership with and at the Science Center of Iowa.