Another name for Polaris (8)

I believe the answer is:

lodestar

(Other definitions for lodestar that I've seen before include "Guiding principle" , "Guiding light in sky" , "Travel guide" , "In navigation, celestial reference point" , "Heavenly guide" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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