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One constellation holds the Big Dipper, and that constellation is Ursa Major. The Big Dipper is located at the end of the body and the tail of the Great Bear constellation. The Big Dipper is considered a minor asterism within the constellation of Ursa Major, and the stars that make up the Big Dipper are Alkaid (at the end of the handle), Mizar, Alioth, and Megrez (making up the rest of the handle), and Megrez (same star), Dubhe, Merak, and Phecda making up the "dipper" part of the constellation.
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∙ 8y agoThe big dipper is part of one constellation, the Great Bear. Stars make up constellations.
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Two major constellations?
Little Dipper and Big Dipper
What constellations can be seen from Georgia?
The big dipper.
What constellations are next to Draco the dragon?
big dipper+
All constellations are close to the Big Dipper?
No.
Can you see Virgo constellation in Canada?
There are many popular constellations that are visible from Canada. Popular constellations include the big and little dipper for example.
Is the big dipper part of Draco?
no. they are two different constellations.
How do constellations look like?
They are a large cluster of stars which make a shape or pattern. A famous one is the Big Dipper
What are The little bear and the big dipper?
Constellations The little bear is known as Ursa Minor The big dipper is known as Ursa Major
What are the two different types of constellations?
Actual constellations such as Leo and asterisms such as the Big Dipper and Summer Triangle.
What other constellations can you find using the big dipper?
Orion's Belt
An example of an asterism?
The Big Dipper, Little Dipper, Northern Cross, and Orion's Belt are all asterisms. They're recognizable patterns that are parts of constellations but not complete constellations.
How far is the big dipper?
The Big Dipper (and other constellations) are made up of stars that are difference distances from Earth. Every star that makes up the Dipper is a different distance. It only looks like the big dipper from where we are.
