The Little Dipper . ... Credit Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo Explanation: At 2nd magnitude, Polaris is far from the brightest star in the night sky. But it is the brightest star at the left of this well-composed, starry mosaic spanning about 23 degrees across the northern sky asterism dubbed the Little Dipper. ... Sliding your cursor over the picture will locate Polaris and the NCP as well as other stars of the Little Dipper. ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . ...