Some constellations hold other identifiable shapes formed by stars, called asterisms. Seven bright stars within the constellation Ursa Major form what may be the most renowned asterism through the ...

The seven brightest stars of the constellation Ursa Major, the Great Bear, form this well-known asterism which is known as the Big Dipper. Photograph by Jamie Cooper.

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Astro Bob: Meet Ursa Major — the only bear that can stand on its tail By 8 p.m. in mid-February, the Big Dipper asterism and constellation Ursa Major are back in view in the northeastern sky.

These seven bright stars form the center of the constellation Ursa Major — Latin for "greater bear." The Big Dipper is in the northern sky, and around the world it is associated with the north.

HD 84406 is located in the constellation Ursa Major, which means "Big Bear" in Latin. The Big Dipper asterism (or star pattern) is actually part of this constellation, and it's the tail of this ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The stars of the Ursa Major constellation can be used to find its smaller sibling, Ursa Minor ...

In this show, Michael profiles Ursa Major. After you listen, e-mail us here and let us know what you think. ... Additional constellation observing tools from Astronomy magazine.