Mizar, a star in the Big Dipper's handle, has a tiny companion. This star, Alcor, was known to the ancients. The pair was popularly known as the "Horse and Rider." ...

The Big Dipper is not a constellation itself, but an asterism within the constellation Ursa Major. It's visible throughout the year in the Northern Hemisphere, but it's most prominent during the ...

The Big Dipper had some rough years in its forties, but the South Suburbs’ premier high school basketball event is sparkling on its 50th birthday. By Michael O’Brien Dec 27, 2023, 6:08pm PDT ...

There's more to this group of stars Most of us can spot the group of stars known as the Plough or the Big Dipper. But there’s more to explore here, says Abigail Beall By Abigail Beall 14 May 2025 ...

Then, locate the bright star Phecda in the bowl of the Big Dipper, along with the magnitude +3.33 star Coxa (also known as Chertan, or Theta Leonis) in the constellation Leo.

News Why the Big Dipper is not really a constellation Published: Jan. 30, 2023, 9:35 a.m.

The Big Dipper is a beloved south-suburban institution that has been back bigger than ever the last few seasons. This year was special. For the first time in 31 years, the host school won.