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Bookmark or Share- Ursa Minor - WikipediaUrsa Minor is colloquially known in the US as the Little Dipper because its seven brightest stars seem to form the shape of a dipper (ladle or scoop). The star at the end of the dipper handle is Polaris.
- The Little Dipper Asterism | Facts, Information, History & DefinitionThe Little Dipper is a prominent asterism in the northern sky, formed by the brightest stars of the constellation of Ursa Minor, the celestial little bear. Key Facts & Summary.
- The Big and Little Dipper: How to find them - EarthSkyThe Big and Little Dipper. The Big Dipper is one of the easiest star patterns to locate in Earth’s sky. It’s visible just about every clear night in the Northern Hemisphere, looking like a big...
- How to See Ursa Minor, the Night Sky's Little Dipper | SpaceThe seven main stars that form Ursa Minor are also known as the Little Dipper, whereas the seven brightest stars of Ursa Major constitute the famous pattern known as the Big Dipper....
- Little Dipper: Constellation, Stars, Facts, Mythology – Constellation GuideThe Little Dipper is an asterism formed by seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Minor, the Little Bear. It is smaller and fainter than its larger counterpart, the Big Dipper. The asterism has historically played an important role in navigation because it includes Polaris, the North Star.
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