# Western Slope Skies - Polaris Through the Ages

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Podcast: [Western Slope Skies](https://stenobird.com/podcast/western-slope-skies-60132)
Published: 2026-01-02T17:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.kvnf.org/show/western-slope-skies/2026-01-02/western-slope-skies-polaris-through-the-ages
Audio file: https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s752/audio/2026/01/westsky-010225-web.mp3
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## Resource

On a clear night if you look in the sky towards true north, you’ll notice a star that seems to never change direction. If you’re able to find this star, it is called Polaris.

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