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.
Taking Over Sturgis. The 2016 rally was a blast. See what you missed with the recap video below and start planning for next year. Harley-Davidson, the official motorcycle of Sturgis, will be at the 77th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally August 4 through August 13.