exists and is an alternate of . Polaris is approximately 430 light years from the Sun. Owing to its fortuitous position aligned with the north pole of the Earth, Polaris is commonly used for navigation; a sextant reading of Polaris can, with a very minor correction, be read as the latitude of a ship.
Sturgis, South Dakota. Sturgis is a city in Meade County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 6,627 as of the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Meade County and is named after Union General Samuel D. Sturgis.
Or do what bikers really enjoy, ride the twists and turns of the amazing roads in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Come to Sturgis for the trip of a lifetime August 4 through August 13, 2017. For lodging and to plan your visit our 2017 Rally Lodging and Planner page.